The Holy Quran 5:38 — Surah Al-Ma'idah

Arabic text

وَٱلسَّارِقُ وَٱلسَّارِقَةُ فَٱقْطَعُوٓا۟ أَيْدِيَهُمَا جَزَآءًۢ بِمَا كَسَبَا نَكَـٰلًا مِّنَ ٱللَّهِ ۗ وَٱللَّهُ عَزِيزٌ حَكِيمٌ

Translation

As for the male and female thief, cut off their (right) hands as punishment for what (sin of stealing) they earn and as a lesson (to others) from Allaah (so that others are deterred from stealing). Allaah is Mighty, the Wise (punishment of a few protects the majority).

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

The punishment for theft: that is, if [a person] steals for the first time, cut off his right hand at the wrist. The remaining details will be found in the books of fiqh. In the previous ruku‘ (section) the punishment for armed robbery and the like was mentioned.

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