Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah 's Apostle said, "Allah curses the thief who steals an egg (or a helmet) for which his hand is to be cut off, or steals a rope, for which his hand is to be cut off."
— Sahih Bukhari, Volume 8, Book 81: Limits and Punishments set by Allah (Hudood), Hadith #791
Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah 's Apostle said, "Allah curses the thief who steals an egg (or a helmet) for which his hand is to be cut off, or steals a rope, for which his hand is to be cut off."
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 791 in book 81 of volume 8.
This hadith is referenced in the following topics: Stealing.
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