Hadith Finder - Book The Book of Cutting off the Hand of the Thief

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Chapter: The Seriousness of Theft

It was narrated from abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah said:

"No one who commits Zina is a believer at the moment when he is committing Zina; no one who steals is a believe at the moment when he is stealing; no one who drinks wine is a believer at the moment when he is drinking it; and no robber is a believer at the moment when he is robbing and the people are looking on.

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4870
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 1
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4874

It was narrated from abu Hurairah that the Prophet - and Ahmad said in his Hadith:

"The Messenger of Allah said: 'No one who commits Zina is a believer at the moment when he is committing Zina; no one who steals is a believer at the moment when he is stealing; no one who drinks wine is a believer at the moment when he is drinking it; but repentance is available to him after that.

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4871
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 2
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4875

It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:

"No one who commits Zina is a believer at the moment when he is committing Zina; no one who steals is a believer at the moment when he is stealing; no one who drinks wine is a believer at the moment when he is drinking it." - And he mentioned a fourth but I (the narrator) have forgotten it - "When he does that the yoke of Islam is shed from his neck, but if he repents, Allah accepts his repentance."

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4872
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 3
English translation	: Vol. 1, Book 10, Hadith 4876

It was narrated that Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him, said:

"The Messenger of Allah said; 'Allah curses the thief who steals an egg and had his hand cut off, and who steals a rope and has his hand cut off."

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4873
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 4
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4877

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Chapter: Making A Suspected thief Admit to His Crime By Beating and Detaining Him.

It was narrated from An-Nu'man bin Bashir that:

a group of the Kala'iyin complaned to him about some people who had stolen some goods, shoe detained them for several days, and then he let them go. They came and said: "You let them go without any pressure (to make them admit to their crime) or beating?" An-Nu'man said: "What do you want? If you wish, I will beat them, and if Allah brings back your goods thereby, all well and good. Otherwise I will take retaliation from your backs (by beating you) likewise." They said: "is this your ruling?" He said: "This is the ruling of Allah and His Messenger "(Daif)

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4874
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 5
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4878

It was narrated from Bahz bin Hakim, from his father, from his grandfather, that:

the Messenger of Allah detained some people who were under suspicion

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4875
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 6
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4879

It was narrated from Bahz bin Hakim, from his father, from his grandfather, that:

the Messenger of Allah detained a man who was under suspicion, and then he let him go. (Hssan)

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4876
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 7
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4880

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Chapter: Prompting The thief

It was narrated from abu Umayah Al-Makhzumi that:

a thief who confused to a crime but with whom no stolen goods has been found, was brought to the Messenger of Allah. The Messenger of Allah said to him: "I do not think that you stole anything."He He said: "Yes I did." He said: "Take him and cut off his hands, then bring him here, "So they cut off his hand then they brought him to him. He said to him; "Say: I seek the forgiveness of Allah and I repent to Him." He said: "I seek the forgiveness of Allah and I repent to Him." He said:: "O Allah, accept his repentance."(Daif)

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4877
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 8
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4881

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Chapter: If A Man Lets A Thief Have What He Stole, After Bringing Him Before The Ruler, And Mention Of The Differences Reported From 'Ata In The Narration Of Safwan Bin Umayyah About That

It was narrated from Safwan bin Umayyah, that:

a man stole a Burdah of his, so he brought him before the Messenger of Allah, who ordered that his hand be cut off. He said: "O Messenger of Allah, I will let him have it." He said: "Abu Wahb! Why didn't you do that before you brought him to us?" And the Messenger of Allah had (the man's) hand cut off.

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4878
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 9
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4882

It was narrated from Safwan bin Umayyah that:

a man stole his Burdah, so he brought him before the Prophet, who ordered that his hand be cut off. He said: "O Messenger of Allah, I will let him have it." He said: "O Abu Wahb! Why didn't you do that before you brought him to me?" And the Messenger of Allah had (the man's) hand cut off.

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4879
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 10
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4883

'Ata' bin Abi Rabah narrated that:

a man stole a garment, and was brought before the Messenger of Allah, who order that his hand be cut off. The man said: "O Messenger of Allah, he can keep it." He said: "Why (did you not say that) before now?"

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4880
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 11
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4884

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Chapter: Stealing Something that Is Kept In A Protected Place

It was narrated from Safwan bin Umayyah that:

he circumambulated theKa'bah and prayed, then he rolled up a Rid' of his and placed it beneath his head, and slept. A thief came and slid it out from beneath his head and took it. He brought him to the Prophet and said: "This man stole my Rida. The Prophet said to him: Did you steal this man's Rida?" He said: "Yes." He said: "Take him away and cut his hand off." Safwan said: "I* did not want to have his hand cut off for my Rida'." He said: "Why (did you not say that) before now?"

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4881
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 12
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4885

It narrated that Ibn 'Abbas said:

"Safwina was slleping in the Masjid with his Rida' beneath him, and it was stolen. He got up, and the man had gone, but he caught up with him, and took him to the prophet, who ordered that his hand be cut off. Safwan said; 'O Messenger of Allah, my Rida 'is not worth cutting off a man's hand for. 'He said 'Why did you not say that before you brought him to me

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4882
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 13
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4886

It was knarrated that Safwan bin Umayyah said:

"I was sleeping in the Masjid on a Khmaishah of mine that was worth thirty dirhams, and a man came and stole it from me. The man was caught and taken to the Prophet, who ordered that his hand be cut off. I came to him and said: "Will you cut off his hand for the sake of only thirty Dirhams? I will sell it to him on credit." He said:" Why did you not say this before you brought him to me?"

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4883
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 14
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4887

It was narrated from Safwan bin Umayyah that:

a Khamisah was stolen from beneath his head while he slept in the Masjid of the Prophet. He caught there thief and brought him to the Prophet, who ordered that his hand be cut off. Safwan said: "Are you going to cut off his hand?" He said "Why didn't you let him go before you b brought him to me?" (Daif)

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4884
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 15
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4888

It was narrated form 'Amr bin Shu'ainb, from his father, from his grandfather, that the Prophet said:

"Pardon matters that may deserve a Hadd punishment before you bring it to my attention, for whatever is brought to my attention, the Hadd punishment becomes binding." (Saif)

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4885
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 16
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4889

It was narrated from 'Amr bin Shu'aib from his father, from' Abdullah bin 'Amr that the Messenger of Allah said:

"Pardon matters among yourselves that may deserve a Hadd punishment, for whatever is brought to my attention, the Hadd punishment b becomes binding." (Daif)

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4886
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 17
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4890

It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar, may Allah be pleased with them both, that a Makhzumi woman used to borrow things then deny that she had borrowed them, so the Prophet (ﷺ) ordered that her hand be cut off.

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4887
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 18
English translation	: Vol. 1, Book 10, Hadith 4891

It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar, may Allah be pleased with them said:

"There was a Makhzumi woman who used to borrow things, saying that her neighbors needed the, then she would deny that she had borrowed the, so the Messenger of Allah ordered that her hand be cut off

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4888
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 19
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4892

It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar, may Allah be pleased with them both, that:

a woman used, to borrow jewelry from people then keep it. The Messenger of Allah said: "Let this woman repent to Allah and His Messenger and give back to people what she has taken." Then the Messenge of Allah said "Get up, O Bilal, take her hand and cut it off."

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4889
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 20
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4893

It was narrated from Nafi that:

a woman used to borrow jewelry during the time of the Messenger of Allah. She borrowed some jewelry, collected it and kept it. The Messenger of Allah said: "Let this woman repent and give back what she has," several times, but she did not do that, so he ordered that her hand be cut off.

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4890
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 21
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4894

It was narrated from Jabir that:

a woman from Banu Makhzum stole (something), and she was brought to the Prophet. She sought the protection of Umm Salamah, but the Prophet said: "If Fatimah bint Muhammad were to steal, I would cut off her hand." And he ordered that her hand be cut off.

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4891
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 22
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4895

It was narrated from Saeed bin AL-Musayyab that:

a woman from Banu Makhzum borrowed some jewelry, asking on behalf of others, then she denied (having done) that, and the Prophet ordered that her hand be cut off.

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4892
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 23
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4896

It was narrated from Dawud bin Abi Asim that:

Saeed bin Al-Musayyb narrated something similar to that.

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4893
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 24
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4897

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Chapter: Mentioning the Different Wordings Reported by Az-Zuhri about the Makhzumi Woman who Stole

Sufyan said:

"There was a Makhzumi woman who used to borrow things then deny that. She was brought to the Messenger of Allah and he was told about her. He said: 'If it were Fatimah (who stole), I would cut off her hand."' It was said to Sufyan: "Who told you that?" He said: "Ayyub bin Musa, from Az-Zuhri, from 'Urwah, from 'Aishah, if Allah the mighty and Sublime, wills."

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4894
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 25
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4898

It was narrated from `A'ishah that:

A woman stole (something) and she was brought to the Prophet. They said: "Who would dare to speak to the Messenger of Allah except Usamah." So they spoke to Usamah and he spoke to (the Prophet). The Prophet said: "O Usamah, the Children of Israel were destroyed because whenever a noble person among them committed a crime, for which a Hadd punishment was deserved, they would let him go. But if a low-class person among them committed such a crime, they would carry out the punishment on him. If Fatimah bint Muhammad were to steal, I would cut off her hand."

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4895
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 26
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4899

It was narrated that 'Aishah said:

"A thief was brought to the hand." They said: "We did not think that you would take it so far." He said: "If it were Fatimah (who stole), I would cut off her hand."

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4896
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 27
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4900

It was narrated from 'Aishah that:

a woman stole at the time of Messenger of Allah and they said: "We cannot speak to him concerning her; there is no one who can speak to him except his beloved, Usamah." So he spoke to him, and he said"O Usamah, the Children of Israel were destroyed for such a thing. Whenever a noble person among them stole, they would let him go, but if a low-class person among them stole, they would cut off his hand. If it were Fatimah bint Muhammad (who stole), I would cut off her hand."

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4897
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 28
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4901

It was narrated that 'Aishah said:

"A woman borrowed some jewelry, saying that other people whose names were known but hers was not then she sold it and kept the money. She was brought to the Messenger of Allah, and her people went to Usamah bin Zaid, who spoke to the Messenger of Allah concerning her. The face of ht Messenger of Allah changed color while he was speaking to him. Then the Messenger of Allah said to him: 'Are you interceding with me concerning one of ht Hadd punishments decreed by Allah?' Usamah said: 'Pray for forgiveness for me, O Messenger of Allah! Then the Messenger of Allah stood up that evening, he praised and glorified Allah, the mighty and sublime, as he deserves, then he said: 'The people who came before you were destroyed because, whenever a noble person among them stole, they let him go. But if a low-class person stole, they would carry out the punishment on him. By the One in whose hand is the soul of Muhammad, if Fatimah bint Muhammad were to steal, I would cut off her hand.' Then he cut off that woman."

أَخْبَرَنَا عِمْرَانُ بْنُ بَكَّارٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا بِشْرُ بْنُ شُعَيْبٍ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي أَبِي، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتِ اسْتَعَارَتِ امْرَأَةٌ عَلَى أَلْسِنَةِ أُنَاسٍ يُعْرَفُونَ - وَهِيَ لاَ تُعْرَفُ - حُلِيًّا فَبَاعَتْهُ وَأَخَذَتْ ثَمَنَهُ فَأُتِيَ بِهَا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَسَعَى أَهْلُهَا إِلَى أُسَامَةَ بْنِ زَيْدٍ فَكَلَّمَ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فِيهَا فَتَلَوَّنَ وَجْهُ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَهُوَ يُكَلِّمُهُ ثُمَّ قَالَ لَهُ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏"‏ أَتَشْفَعُ إِلَىَّ فِي حَدٍّ مِنْ حُدُودِ اللَّهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ فَقَالَ أُسَامَةُ اسْتَغْفِرْ لِي يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ‏.‏ ثُمَّ قَامَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَشِيَّتَئِذٍ فَأَثْنَى عَلَى اللَّهِ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ بِمَا هُوَ أَهْلُهُ ثُمَّ قَالَ ‏"‏ أَمَّا بَعْدُ فَإِنَّمَا هَلَكَ النَّاسُ قَبْلَكُمْ أَنَّهُمْ كَانُوا إِذَا سَرَقَ الشَّرِيفُ فِيهِمْ تَرَكُوهُ وَإِذَا سَرَقَ الضَّعِيفُ فِيهِمْ أَقَامُوا عَلَيْهِ الْحَدَّ وَالَّذِي نَفْسُ مُحَمَّدٍ بِيَدِهِ لَوْ أَنَّ فَاطِمَةَ بِنْتَ مُحَمَّدٍ سَرَقَتْ لَقَطَعْتُ يَدَهَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏ ثُمَّ قَطَعَ تِلْكَ الْمَرْأَةَ ‏.‏

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4898
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 29
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4902

It was narrated from 'Aishah that Quraish were worried about the Mkahzumi woman who had stolen. They said; Who will speak to the Messenger of Allah concerning her?" They said:

"Who would dare to do that except Usamah bin Zaid, the beloved of the Messenger of Allah?" so Usamah spoke to him and the Messenger of Allah said: "Are you interceding concerning one of the Hadd punishments decreed by Allah?" Then he stood up and addressed (the people) and said: "Those who came before you were destroyed because, whenever a noble person among them stole, they would let him go. But if a person who was weak stole, they would carry out the punishment on him. By Allah, if Fatimah the daughter of Muhammad were to steal, I would cut off her hnad."

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4899
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 30
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4903

It was narrated that 'Aishah said:

"A woman of Quraish, from banu Makhzum, stole, and she was brought to the Prophet. They said: 'Who will speak to him concerning her?' They said: 'Usamah bin Zaid.' So he came to the Prophet and spoke to him. But he rebuked him, and he said; 'Among the Children of Israel, if a noble person stole, they would let him go. But if a low-class person stole, they would cut off his hand. By the One in whose hand is the soul of Muhammad, if Fatimah bint Muhammad were to steal, I would cut off her hand.""

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4900
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 31
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4904

It was narrated from 'Aishah the Quraish were worried about the case of the Makhzumi woman who stole, and they said:

"Who will speak concerning her?" They said: "Who would dare to do that except Usamah bin Zaid, the beloved of the Messenger of Allah?" said: "Those who came before you were destroyed because whenever a noble person among them stole they would let him go. But if a person who was weak stole, they would carry out the Hadd punishment. By Allah, if Fatimah, the daughter of Muhammad, were to steal, I would ct off her hand."

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4901
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 32
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4905

It was narrated from 'Aishah that:

a woman stole at the time of the Messenger of Allah, during the Conquest, and she was brought to the Messenger of Allah. Usamah bin Zaid spoke to him concerning her. But when he spoke to him, the face of the Messenger of Allah changed color, and the Messenger of Allah said: "Are you interceding concerning one of the Hadd punishment decreed by Allah?" Isa,aj said to him: "O Messenger of Allah ask Allah to forgive me!" When evening came, the Messenger of Allah stood up and praised and glorified Allah, the mighty and sublime, as He deserves, then he said: "The people who came before you were destroyed because whenever a noble person among them stole, they would let him go. But if one who was weak stole, they would carry out the Hadd punishment on him." Then he said: "By the One in whose hand is my soul, if Fatimah bint Muhammad were to steal, I would cut off her hand."

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4902
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 33
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4906

It was narrated that Az-Zuhri said:

"Urwah bin Az-Zubair told me that a woman stole at the time of the Messenger of Allah, during the Conquest. Her people went to Uswamah bin Zaid, to ask him to intercede." 'Urwah said: "When Usamah spoke to him concerning her, the face of the Messenger of Allah changed color and he said: 'Are you speaking to me concerning one of the Hadd punishments of Allah?" Usamah said: 'Pray to Allah for forgiveness for me, O Messenger of Allah.' When evening came, the Messenger of Allah stood up to deliver a speech. He praised Allah as He deserves, then he said: 'The people who came before you were destroyed because, whenever a noble person among them stole, they would carry out the Hadd punishment on him. By the One in whose hand is my soul, if Fatimah bint Muhammad were to steal, I would cut off her hand.' Then the Messenger of Allah ordered that the hand of that woman be cut off. After that she repented sincerely, and 'Aishah said: 'She used to come to me after that, and I would convey her needs to the Messenger of Allah."'

أَخْبَرَنَا سُوَيْدٌ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ، عَنْ يُونُسَ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي عُرْوَةُ بْنُ الزُّبَيْرِ، أَنَّ امْرَأَةً، سَرَقَتْ فِي عَهْدِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فِي غَزْوَةِ الْفَتْحِ - مُرْسَلٌ - فَفَزِعَ قَوْمُهَا إِلَى أُسَامَةَ بْنِ زَيْدٍ يَسْتَشْفِعُونَهُ - قَالَ عُرْوَةُ - فَلَمَّا كَلَّمَهُ أُسَامَةُ فِيهَا تَلَوَّنَ وَجْهُ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَقَالَ ‏"‏ أَتُكَلِّمُنِي فِي حَدٍّ مِنْ حُدُودِ اللَّهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أُسَامَةُ اسْتَغْفِرْ لِي يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ‏.‏ فَلَمَّا كَانَ الْعَشِيُّ قَامَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم خَطِيبًا فَأَثْنَى عَلَى اللَّهِ بِمَا هُوَ أَهْلُهُ ثُمَّ قَالَ ‏"‏ أَمَّا بَعْدُ فَإِنَّمَا هَلَكَ النَّاسُ قَبْلَكُمْ أَنَّهُمْ كَانُوا إِذَا سَرَقَ فِيهِمُ الشَّرِيفُ تَرَكُوهُ وَإِذَا سَرَقَ فِيهِمُ الضَّعِيفُ أَقَامُوا عَلَيْهِ الْحَدَّ وَالَّذِي نَفْسُ مُحَمَّدٍ بِيَدِهِ لَوْ أَنَّ فَاطِمَةَ بِنْتَ مُحَمَّدٍ سَرَقَتْ لَقَطَعْتُ يَدَهَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏ ثُمَّ أَمَرَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِيَدِ تِلْكَ الْمَرْأَةِ فَقُطِعَتْ فَحَسُنَتْ تَوْبَتُهَا بَعْدَ ذَلِكَ ‏.‏ قَالَتْ عَائِشَةُ رضى الله عنها وَكَانَتْ تَأْتِينِي بَعْدَ ذَلِكَ فَأَرْفَعُ حَاجَتَهَا إِلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4903
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 34
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4907

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Chapter: Encouragement to carry out Hadd Punishments

Abu Hurairah said:

"The Messenger of Allah said: 'A Hadd punishment that is carried out on earth is better for the people of earth than if it were to rain for thirty mornings."' (Daif)

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4904
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 35
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4908

It was narrated that Abu Zurah said:

"Abu Hurairah said: 'Carrying out a Hadd punishment in a land is better for its people than if it were to rain for forty nights." (Daif)

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4905
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 36
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4909

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Chapter: The Value for which, if it is stolen, the (Thief's) Hand is to be cut off

'Abdullah bin 'Amr said:

"The Messenger of Allah cut off (a thief's hand) for a shield which was worth five Durham's." This is how he (the narrator) said it. (Daif)

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4906
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 37
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4910

'Abdullah bin 'Umar said:

"The Messenger of Allah cut off (a thief's hand) for a shield which was worth three Dirham." (Sahih) Abu 'Abdur-Rahman (An-Nasai) said: This is correct.

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4907
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 38
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4911

It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that:

the Messenger of Allah cut off (a thief's hand) for a shield which cost three Dirhams.

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4908
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 39
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4912

'Abdullah bin 'Umar narrated that:

the Prophet cut off the hand of a thief, who stole a shield, from a portico allocated to women, the price of which was three Dirhams.

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4909
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 40
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4913

It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that:

the Messenger of Allah cut off (a thief's hand) for a shield that was worth three Dirhams.

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4910
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 41
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4914

It was narrated from Anas bin Malik that:

the Messenger of Allah cut off (a thief's hand) for a shield. (Sahih) Abu 'Abdur-Rahman (An-Nasai) said: This is a mistake.

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4911
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 42
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4915

It was narrated that Anas said:

"Abu Bakr, may Allah be pleased with him, cut off (a thief's hand) for a shield that was worth five Dirhams.

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4912
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 43
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4916

It was narrated that Qatadah said:

"I heard Anas say: 'A man stole a shield during the time of Abu Bakr, the value of which was five Dirhams, and he cut off his hand."'

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4913
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 44
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4917

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Chapter: Mentioning the Differences Reported from Az-Zuhri

It was narrated from 'Aishah, may Allah be pleased with her, that:

the Messenger of Allah cut off (a thief's hand) for one quarter of a Dinar.

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4914
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 45
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4918

It was narrated from 'Aishah that the Messenger of Allah said:

"(The thief's hand) is not to be cut off except for the price of a shield, one-third of a Dinar or half of Dinar, or more."

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4915
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 46
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4919

It was narrated that Az-Zuhri said:

"Amrah said, narrating from 'Aishah, may Allah be pleased with her, that the Messenger of Allah cut off the hand of a thief for a quarter of a Dinar."

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4916
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 47
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4920

It was narrated from 'Aishah that the Messenger of Allah said:

"The hand of the thief is to be cut off for a quarter of a Dinar, or more."

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4917
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 48
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4921

It was narrated from 'Aishah that the Prophet said:

"The hand of the thief is to be cut off for one-quarter of a Dinar or more."

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4918
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 49
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4922

It was narrated from 'Aishah that the Messenger of Allah said:

"The hand of the thief is to be cut off for one-quarter of a Dinar or more."

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4919
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 50
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4923

It was narrated from 'Aishah that the Messenger of Allah said:

"The hand of the thief is to be cut off for one-quarter of a Dinar or more."

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4920
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 51
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4924

It was narrated from 'Aishah that the Messenger of Allah" (one of the narrators) Qutaibah said:

'Used to cut off the hand of the thief for one-quarter of a Dinar or more."

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4921
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 52
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4925

It was narrated from 'Aishah, from the Prophet:

"The hand of the thief is to be cut off for one-quarter of a Dinar or more."

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4922
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 53
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4926

It was narrated from 'Aishah, from the Prophet:

"The hand of the thief is to be cut off for one-quarter of a Dinar or more."

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4923
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 54
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4927

It was narrated from 'Amrah that she heard 'Aishah say:

"The hand of the thief is to be cut off for one-quarter of a Dinar or more." (Sahih) Abu 'Abdur-Rahman (An-Nasai) said: This is the correct version of the narration of Yahya.

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4924
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 55
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4928

It was narrated from 'Amrah that she heard 'Aishah say:

"The hand of the thief is to be cut off for one-quarter of a Dinar or more."

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4925
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 56
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4929

It was narrated from 'Amrah that 'Aishah said:

"Cutting off (the hand of the thief) is for one-quarter of a Dinar or more."

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4926
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 57
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4930

It was narrated that 'Aishah said:

"It has not been too long and I have not forgotten yet. Cutting off (the hand of the thief) is for one-quarter of a Dinar or more."

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4927
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 58
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4931

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Chapter: Mentioning the Differences Reported by Abu Bakr bin Muhammad and 'Abdullah bin Abi Bakr From 'Amrah In This Hadith

It was narrated from 'Aishah that:

she heard the Messenger of Allah say: "The hand of the thief is not be cut off except for one-quarter of a Dinar or more."

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4928
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 59
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4932

Narrator mentioned in hadith:

A similar report was narrated from 'Aishah from the Messenger of Allah.

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4929
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 60
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4933

It was narrated that 'Amrah said:

"Aishah said: 'Cutting off (the hand of the thief) is for one-quarter of a Dinar or more."'

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4930
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 61
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4934

It was narrated that 'Aishah said:

"The Messenger of Allah said: 'The hand of the thief is to be cut off for the price of a shield, and the price of a shield is one-quarter of a Dinar."

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4931
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 62
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4935

It was narrated that 'Aishah said:

"The Messenger of Allah used to cut off the (thief's) hand for one-quarter of a Dinar or more."

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4932
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 63
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4936

It was narrated that 'Aishah said:

"The Messenger of Allah said: 'The hand (of the thief) is not to be cut off except for one-quarter of a Dinar."'

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4933
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 64
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4937

'Aishah, the mother of the believers, narrated that the Messenger of Allah said:

"The hand (of the thief) is not to be cut off for a shield."

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4934
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 65
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4938

'Aishah said:

The Messenger of Allah said: 'The hand of the thief is not to be cut off for anything less than a shield."' It was said to 'Aishah: 'What is the price of a shield?" She said: "One-quarter of a Dinar."

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4935
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 66
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4939

It was narrated from 'Aishah that she heard the Messenger of Allah say:

"The hand of a thief is not to be cut off except for one-quarter of a Dinar or more."

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4936
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 67
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4940

Makhramah narrated that his father said:

"I heard 'Uthman bin Abi AL-Walid, the freed slave of the Akhnasiyin, say: 'I heard 'Urwah bin Az-Zubair say;'Aishah used to narrated that the Prophet said: "The hand (of the htief) should notbe cut off for anything but a shield or its equivalent in value."'

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4937
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 68
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4941

'Uthman bin Abi Al-Walid said:

"I heard 'Urwah bin Az-Zubair say: "Aishah used to narrate that he Prophet of Allah said: The hand (of the thief) should not be cut off except for a shield or its equivalent in value. And he said that 'Urwah said: A shield is (worth) four Dirhams. And he (the narrator) said: I heard sulaiman bin Yasar say that he heard 'Amrah say: I heard 'Aishah narrate that she heard the Messenger of Allah say: The hand (of the thief) should not be cut off except for four Dinars or more."

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4938, 4939
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 69
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4942

It was narrated that sulaiman bin Yasar said:

"Five (fingers i.e., the hand) should not be cut off except for five." Hammam said: "I met 'Abdullah Ad-Danaj and he narrated to me that Sulaiman bin Yasar said: "Five should not be cut off except for five." (Sahih Maqtu)

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4940
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 70
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4943

It was narrated that 'Aishah said:

"The hand of the thief should not be cut off for anything less than a Hajafah or a Turs (two kinds of shields)," each of which was worth a (decent) price.

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4941
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 71
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4944

It was narrated from 'Abdullah that:

the Prophet cut off (the thief's hand) for (something) that was worth five Dirhams. (Daif)

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4942
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 72
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4945

It was narrated that Ayman said:

"The Prophet did not cut off the (hand of) the thief except for the value of a shield, and the value of a shield in those days was a Dinar." (Daif)

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4943
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 73
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4946

It was narrated that Ayman said:

"The hand of a thief would not be cut off during the time of the Messenger of Allah except for the value of a shield, which in those days was a Dinar." (Daif)

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4944
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 74
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4947

It was narrated that Ayman said:

"The hand of a thief was not be cut off during the time of the Messenger of Allah except for the value of a shield, and the value of a shield in those days was a Dinar." (Daif)

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4945
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 75
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4948

It was narrated that Ayman said:

"The hand of a thief was not be cut off during the time of the Messenger of Allah except for the price of a shield, which in those days was a Dinar." (Daif)

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4946
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 76
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4949

It was narrated that Ayman said:

"The (hand of) a thief is to be cut off for the price of a shield, and the price of a shield during the time of the Messenger of Allah was a Dinar, or ten Dirhams." (Daif)

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4947
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 77
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4950

It was narrated that Ayman bin Umm Ayman who attributed it to the Prophet said:

"The (hand of) a thief is not to be cut off except for the price of a shield, and in those days the price of a shield was a Dinar."

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4948
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 78
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4951

It was narrated that Ayman said:

"The (hand of) a thief is not to be cut off for less than the price of a shield." (Daif Mawquf)

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4949
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 79
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4952

'Ata, bin Abi Rabah narrated that 'Abdullah bin 'Abbas used to say:

"Its price in those days was ten Dirhams."

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4950
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 80
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4953

Narrated Ibn 'Abbas:

A similar report was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas. The price of a shield at the time of the Messenger of Allah was estimated to be ten Dirhams.

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4951
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 81
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4954

Narrated from Ayyub bin Musa:

(A similar report) was narrated from Ayyub bin Musa, from 'Ata, in Mursal form.

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4952
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 82
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4955

It was narrated that 'Ata' said:

"The least for which the hand of a thief is to be cut off is the price of a shield. And the price of a shield in those days was ten Dirhams." (Hasan) Abu 'Abdur-Rahman (An-Nasai) said: Ayman, the one whose narrations preceded, I do not think he was a Companion, and another Hadith has been related from him which proves what we have said:

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4953
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 83
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4956

It was narrated that Ka'b said:

"Whoever performs wudu and performs wudu, well, then prays ('Abdur-Rahman said: and prays Isha), then prays after that four Rakahs and does them well (Sawwar said: and understands what he is reciting (Sawwar said: and recites therein), they will be equivalent to (praying) Lailat Al-Qadr for him". (Hasan Maqtu)

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4954
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 84
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4957

It was narrated that Ka'b said:

"Whoever performs Wudu and performs Wudu well, then attends Isha prayer in congregation, then prays four similar Rakahs after that, reciting therein and bowing and prostrating perfectly, that will bring him a reward like that of (praying) Lailat Al-Qadar." (Hasan Maqtu)

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4955
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 85
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4958

It was narrated from 'Amr bin Shuaib, from his father, that his grandfather said:

"The price of a shield at the time of the Messenger of Allah was ten Dirhams."

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4956
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 86
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4959

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Chapter: Fruits on the tree that are Stolen

It was narrated from 'Amr bin Shuaib, from his father, that his grandfather said:

"The Messenger of Allah was asked: 'For how much is the hand (of the thief) to be cut off?' He said: 'The hand (of the thief) is not to be cut off for (stealing) fruit on the tree, but if (the fruit) has been taken to the place where it is stored to dry, then the (thief's) hand is to be cut off (if what is stolen is equivalent to) the price of a shield. The (thief's) hand is not to be cut off for a sheep (stolen) from the grazing land, but if it had been put in the pen, then the (thief's) hand is to be cut off (if what is stolen is equivalent to) the price of a shield."'

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4957
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 87
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4960

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Chapter: Stealing Fruit after it has been put in the place where it is stored to dry

It was narrated from 'Amr bin Shuaib, from his father, that his grandfather 'Abdullah bin 'Amr, that the Messenger of Allah wsa asked about fruit on the tree. He said:

"Whatever a needy person takes without putting any in his pocket (and taking it away), there is no penalty on him. But whoever takes anything away, he must pay a penalty of twice its value, and be punished. Whoever steals something after it has been stored properly, and its value is equal to that of a shield, his hand must be cut off. Whoever steals something worth less than that, he must pay a penalty of twice its value and be punished."

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4958
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 88
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4961

It was narrated from 'Amr bin Shuaib, from his father, that his grandfather 'Abdullah bin 'Amr, that a man from Muzainah came to the Messenger of Allah and said:

'O Messenger of Allah, what do you think about a sheep stolen from the pasture?" He said: "(The thief must pay) double and be punished. There is no cutting off of the hand for (stealing) livestock, except what which has been put in the pen, if its value is equal to that of a shield, in which case the (thief's) hand is to be cut off. If its value is not equal to that of a shield, then he should pay a penalty of twice its value and be flogged as a punishment." He said: "O Messenger of Allah! What do you think about fruit on the tree?" He said: "(The thief must pay) double and be punished. There is no cutting off of the hand for (stealing) fruit on the tree, except for that which has been stored properly if its value is equal to that of a shield, in which case the (thief's) hand is not equal to that of a shield, then he should pay a penalty of twice its value and be flogged as a punishment."

Reference	: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4959
In-book reference	: Book 46, Hadith 89
English translation	: Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4962

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