Sunan Ibn Majah #2321
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
This hadith, narrated by Aishah, discusses the conditions under which a thief's hand may be cut off as a punishment. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) specified that this punishment should only be applied if the stolen item is worth at least a quarter of a Dinar. This ruling emphasizes the importance of justice and proportionality in legal punishments.
Modern Application
In modern legal systems, this principle can be reflected in the idea that punishments should fit the severity of the crime. It encourages a fair and just approach to legal consequences, ensuring that individuals are not subjected to harsh penalties for minor offenses.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Divine Legislation and Punishments (Hudud) because it outlines specific criteria for administering a severe punishment.
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About Sunan Ibn Majah
This hadith is #2321 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Chapters on Legal Punishments. It is graded Mawdu' and narrated by It was narrated from Aishah that the Messenger of Allah (S.A.W.) said:.