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Sunan Ibn Majah #2330

The Chapters on Legal Punishments
Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامُ بْنُ عَمَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سَعْدُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ الْمَقْبُرِيُّ، عَنْ أَخِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ لاَ قَطْعَ فِي ثَمَرٍ وَلاَ كَثَرٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“The hand is not to be cut off for (stealing) produce or the spadix of palm trees.”
Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) addresses the issue of punishment for theft, specifically regarding agricultural produce. He states that a hand should not be cut off for stealing fruits or palm tree spadices, indicating a compassionate approach to justice. This reflects a balance between accountability and mercy.

Modern Application

This principle is relevant today as it encourages discussions about justice systems and the importance of proportionality in punishment. It advocates for understanding the circumstances surrounding actions, promoting a more humane approach to justice.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Justice and Punishments (Hudud) because it addresses the limits of punishment in cases of theft.

Divine JusticePunishments (Hudud)

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This hadith is #2330 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Chapters on Legal Punishments. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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