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THEFT 4️⃣ - Understanding of Punishment in the Quran

✒️ ⚖️ THE CONCEPT OF PUNISHMENT IN THE QUR’AN Social Responsibility, the Door of Reform, and the Healing Dimension The Qur’an does not view punishment merely as retribution for an individual's wrongdoing. Rather, it presents it as part of a system that warns, protects, educates, and allows for repair and reintegration. Even rulings regarding theft carry a systemic message , not just a personal penalty. 🧱 Society’s Responsibility in the Face of Theft The Qur’an treats crime not only as an individual deviation but also as a symptom of social failure . For example, in the verse Ma’idah 5:38 , the command to “cut off their hands” is not just about the individual thief, but about an act that violates the networks of trust in society. Thus, it is not only the perpetrator who must be questioned—but also: The social system that failed, The inequalities that pushed the person, The collective neglect that allowed the crime to happen. The Qur’an’s systemic message: If so...

THEFT 3️⃣ – The Deeper Dimension of Justice:

✒️ THEFT 3️⃣ – The Deeper Dimension of Justice: Orphan’s Property, Cheating in Trade, Embezzlement In the Qur’an, Theft Is More Than Just “Stealing” The Qur’an does not define theft merely as the secret taking of someone else’s property. On the contrary, it includes all forms of moral, economic, and administrative corruption within the scope of theft. According to the Qur’an, theft is not just a hidden act—it is an open violation of rights . And this violation is not always about stealing material goods. 🧒 1. Consuming the Property of Orphans – The Strong Exploiting the Weak “Indeed, those who consume the property of orphans unjustly are only consuming fire into their bellies. And they will burn in a blazing Fire.” (Qur’an 4:10) The orphan represents the vulnerable, unprotected, and economically weak member of society. Taking their property is not just a material offense— It is an attack on innocence . It is often state-sanctioned theft , as it is usually committed by a g...

THEFT 2️⃣ – Punishment Within the Abrahamic Tradition

✒️ THEFT 2️⃣ – Punishment Within the Abrahamic Tradition The Ruling in Surah Yusuf and Alternative Approaches to Justice in the Qur’an The issue of theft in the Qur’an is not addressed solely in Surah al-Ma’idah (5:38) . A significant episode appears in Surah Yusuf (12:70–76) , where the crime of theft and its punishment are framed within Abrahamic custom —reflecting the moral and customary legal context of that time. 📖 Relevant Verses (Yusuf 12:70–76) Brief Summary: Prophet Yusuf (Joseph) devises a plan to keep his brother Benjamin with him by placing a royal cup in Benjamin’s saddlebag. Then, his men proclaim: “O people of the caravan! You are thieves!” The brothers deny the accusation and proclaim their innocence. Yusuf’s men ask: “What is the punishment for theft according to your law?” The brothers respond: “The thief shall be held back (as a slave or servant).” The cup is then found in Benjamin’s bag, and this penalty is carried out. The Qur’an says: “So he began t...

THEFT 1️⃣ - CUT OFF HIS HAND!

✒️ 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 ...