Is the sale of carrion (Maytah) permissible?

Chapter on Selling the Musarrah (Animal with milk retained in udder)

Al-Mughni

Book of Sales

Book 12 · Issue 2 · Bab 5

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The sale of carrion is impermissible. The people of knowledge have reached a consensus on the prohibition of carrion. Evidence for this prohibition is found in the report from Jabir, who heard the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) state: "Indeed, Allah and His Messenger have forbidden the sale of wine, carrion, the pig, and idols." This narration is agreed upon (Muttafaq 'alayh).