Sahih al-Bukhari Book 86, Hadith 21

The hand of a thief was not cut off during the lifetime of the Prophet (ﷺ) except for stealing something equal to a shield in value.

A similar hadith is narrated from `Aisha through another chain.

Previous Hadith

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "The hand should be cut off for stealing a quarter of a Dinar."

Sahih al-Bukhari Book 86, Hadith 20


Next Hadith

A thief's hand was not cut off for stealing something cheaper than a Hajafa or a Turs (two kinds of shields), each of which was worth a (respectable) price.

Sahih al-Bukhari Book 86, Hadith 22