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Ḥadd al-sariqa

The prescribed punishment for theft (cutting of the hand) and its conditions.

Related ayat

  1. 5:38

    وَٱلسَّارِقُ وَٱلسَّارِقَةُ فَٱقْطَعُوٓا۟ أَيْدِيَهُمَا جَزَآءًۢ بِمَا كَسَبَا نَكَٰلًۭا مِّنَ ٱللَّهِ ۗ وَٱللَّهُ عَزِيزٌ حَكِيمٌۭ

    As for the thief — male or female — cut off their hands, as recompense for what they have earned.

    ayah 5:38
  2. 5:39

    فَمَن تَابَ مِنۢ بَعْدِ ظُلْمِهِۦ وَأَصْلَحَ فَإِنَّ ٱللَّهَ يَتُوبُ عَلَيْهِ ۗ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ غَفُورٌۭ رَّحِيمٌ

    Whoever repents and reforms after his wrongdoing — Allah accepts his repentance.

    ayah 5:39