What is the ruling on consuming horses?

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Al-Mughni

Book of Hunting and Slaughter

Book 56 · Issue 4 · Bab 1

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Consuming horses is permissible. This is derived from the report of Jabir that the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, prohibited the consumption of mules and asses but did not prohibit horses during the events of Khaybar.