Narrated 'Aisha: The hand of a thief was not cut off during the lifetime of the Prophet except for stealing something equal to a shield in value.
— Sahih Bukhari, Volume 8, Book 81: Limits and Punishments set by Allah (Hudood), Hadith #783
Narrated 'Aisha: The hand of a thief was not cut off during the lifetime of the Prophet except for stealing something equal to a shield in value.
This hadith is from the book of Limits and Punishments set by Allah (Hudood) in Sahih Bukhari, compiled by Imam al-Bukhari. It is hadith number 783 in book 81 of volume 8.
This hadith is referenced in the following topics: Stealing.
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