We believe that a true and comprehensive
understanding of Islam would not be possible without careful recognition of the
Prophetic Tradition and the Prophet's Household. And Allah is the Source of Strength.
Cutting The Hands Of Thieves
" Is stealing unislamic? Ofcourse it is a sin. Even for atheists, it is immoral, unethical, for civilized societies, it is a punishable crime. In no circumstances is theft (of material things) justifiable, in any religion, culture or society.
A universally despised act for the very reason that you cannot acquire, utilize, modify, damage or use an item without the knowledge and approval of the rightful owner.
Have we considered to be thieves who have stolen from God himself?
If the land belongs to Allah (Quran 7:128), then isn't misuse of any land an act of theft? Any place on earth where we commit a sin, any land (be it a mosque as Quran 9:108 warns against standing in such mosques which are created to cause harm and for unbelief and to cause disunion amongst the believers) used against the spirit and message of Islam a theft of land?
If All praise belongs to Allah (Quran 17:111), then isn't praising any of his creations without praising Him an act of theft?
If judgment belongs to Allah (Quran 40:12), are not you a thief when you judge someone to hell and some to heaven?
If might belongs to Allah (Quran 63:8), then isn't relying on or fearing someone else's might an act of theft?
If we cannot even bequest a property we rightful own, according to our own wishes and it has to be according to the laws of inheritance of the Quran, what makes us think we have rights over our body?
If we belong to Allah and to him shall we return (Quran 2:156), then every time we use ourselves without the approval of our owner, isnt that an act of theft? When we do not fast, or upkeep salat, when we do not protect our private parts, when we do not cover what is suppose to be covered, when we use our bodies to create fitnah on this earth? "
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