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✒️ THEFT: -1 CUT OFF HIS HAND! The Meaning of Theft and Its Punishment in the Qur’an The clearest reference to the crime of theft and its punishment in the Qur’an is found in Surah Al-Ma’idah, verse 38 . However, this verse should not be viewed merely as a call for physical punishment, but rather as conveying deeper moral and societal significance. 🔑 Key Verse: “As to the thief, male or female, cut off their hands as a punishment for what they have done—a deterrent from Allah. And Allah is Almighty, All-Wise.” (Qur’an, 5:38) 1. What does “cut off their hands” really mean? The Arabic phrase "faqṭaʿū aydiyahumā" has traditionally been understood as a physical command to amputate the hands. However, this expression is also used in the Qur’an in symbolic or metaphorical contexts : In the story of Joseph, women cut their hands in astonishment upon seeing him: “They cut their hands.” (Yusuf 12:31) This is not a punishment but rather an act of unconscious amazement ...

THE “MEKR” OF ALLAH: DIVINE STRATEGY AND THE BALANCE OF JUSTICE IN THE QUR’AN This study explores the concept of mekr (strategic plotting or scheming) attributed to Allah in the Qur’an, analyzing its linguistic roots, contextual usage, and symbolic/metaphorical dimensions. Based primarily on the interpretation of Āl ʿImrān 3:54, it argues that divine mekr is not immoral trickery but a strategic manifestation of justice in response to oppressive human schemes. As a hidden yet effective aspect of divine justice, this concept reveals Allah not merely as a punisher, but as the one who causes unjust schemes to collapse from within. 1. Introduction The Qur’an occasionally attributes seemingly surprising qualities to Allah—qualities that, at first glance, appear incompatible with His divine majesty. One such concept is mekr (مكر). Usually translated into Turkish and English as “plotting” or “scheming,” this term carries negative connotations when applied to humans. However, the Qur’a...