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What does Islam say about theft?
Allah Almighty says in the Holy Qur’an: “And as for the man who steals and the woman who steals, cut off their hands in retribution of their offence as an exemplary punishment from Allah. And Allah is Mighty, Wise.
What is hudud punishment?
Under Islamic law, Hudud crimes (apostasy, revolt against the ruler, theft, highway robbery, adultery, slander, and drinking alcohol) carry penalties that include the amputation of hands and feet, flogging, and death.
What is punishable under Sharia law?
Capital punishment in Islam was traditionally regulated by Sharia, the religious law in Islam that comes from the Hadith that lists the sayings and practices of Muhammad. Crimes according to the Sharia laws which could result in capital punishment include murder, rape, adultery, etc.
Does Sharia law punish theft with hands cut off?
EXTREMELY GRAPHIC VIDEO – Two men are punished for theft under Sharia law. Men have their hands cut off while sharia proponents glorify the gruesome procedure. We must warn you, that the video link below is extremely graphic as it shows two men, believed to be thieves, having their hands cut off. This is SHARIA LAW.
What is the punishment for theft in Islam?
If someone is found to be guilty of theft, there applies Islamic law concerning theft; that is, the hand should be cut off from the wrist joint. “ [As for] the thief, the male and the female, amputate their hands in recompense for what they earned [i.e. committed] as a deterrent [punishment] from Allah.
Can a hand be cut off for stealing food?
4- Nobody’s hand can be cut off if a person or his/her family for whom he/she is responsible to take care of was starving and therefore stole food. In other words, if their life was in danger, the hand amputation punishment is not implemented. 5- If the crime was committed under any type of coercion, the punishment is not implemented.
Why is the right hand cut off in Islam?
Although this punishment has been carried out under a militant force, it also happens in sharia countries with the police as opposed to a local militia carrying out the sentence. In Islam, the right hand is cut off. This is because in that culture the left is unclean, reserved for sanitary reasons.