Is it disliked to skin an animal before it has cooled down?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Hunting and Slaughter

Book 56 · Issue 8 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

It is disliked to skin an animal before it has cooled down because it constitutes the torment of an animal, similar to severing a limb. It is also disliked to blow air into meat intended for sale, as this constitutes deception (ghish).