What is the legal implication of an animal being considered repulsive or undesirable (Khabaith)?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Hunting and Slaughter

Book 56 · Issue 5 · Bab 1

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An animal that is repulsive and undesirable, such as the jackal which resembles a dog and has a foul smell, is prohibited for consumption based on the general divine decree stating that that which is impure is forbidden.