[Opinon] Quranic Way to Punish Thievery: Cutting Hand is Possible
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http//www.misconceptions-about-islam.com/cut-off-hands-theft.htm
I'm already read it multiple time, but once again, it's in the name of translation
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Being not an arabic speaker/reader, my study of Quran is mainly on english/italian translations. If we really want to read the exact words of Quran we MUST go straight to the original language. However does that really helps in our life? So far I've come to the conclusion that we must consider the time in history the Quran came, the people/culture it was delivered for. Quran is a Book about Life, consider it was delivered throughout several years of war, of peace, in the process of inner consciousness construction of a community shattered in pieces. God's message spoke for those "present times" with an idea of universality. Justice was different (phisycal punishment was allowed, today is not and it shouldn't be allowed never ever!), male/female roles in society were different (and it doesn't implies the concept of men being better of women), igiene and nutrition were different. I believe (now... maybe in the future, God willing, I'll change my point of view) that we need to keep an eye on the past THROUGH the Quran to be able to live in the present and in the future.
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Salam
The Quran is a logical book and according to its statement should not contain contradictions.
In my opinion, cutting off parts from our body is a malicious mutilation and for that reason against the context of the Quran.
The legislation of the Quran is first based on the 'eye for eye' principle. The same must be repaid with SAME, but forgiveness is better.
What does a thief? He steals other possessions. So, according to the law of God, it is allowed to do the same with him. Exactly the same frame.
Taking into account all the factors that lead to theft, this 'rehabilition' may be modified or converted.
If a thief is stealing a billion, he should pay this billion back again - and so even if he would have to work off the debt until he died. But cutting off the hand of a thief seems to me against of the Qurans logic. I once read an article on quransmessage.com where the view is taken,here if it were not a habitual theft. Read here his conclusionFINAL THOUGHTS
We have noted the context of the verse which deals with an ?exemplary punishment? (Arabic Nakalan) meted out to the repetitive thief who remains intent on transgression (as indicated by other Quranic verses). We also note that previous verses refer to serious transgressions in the land such as ?fasaad fil ard? where such exemplary punishments (cutting of hands and feet) are explicitly mentioned.
Therefore, it seems untenable that we interpret the verse dealing with ?theft? in isolation of its previous verses where a theme is being addressed and the context being imparted as referencing those that create mischief in the land (fasaad fil ard). This is also strengthened by the verse?s own context when it refers to an ?exemplary punishment? (Arabic - Nakalan).
The concept of 'mischief in the land' is also noted in a verse where the brother?s of Prophet Joseph exclaim that they were not mischief makers in the land when accused of theft (1273).
Therefore given the above discussions, the type of theft indicated is that of the repeated criminal who intends to cause MISCHIEF in the land (fasaad fil ard) with no intention to mend his or her ways. As examples, this may include repeated thefts, robbery, indiscriminate raids, serious embezzlement of funds of people?s property or assets, piracy, serious swindlers, or any manner of theft which causes permanent and indiscriminate deprivation to others.
This is very unlikely a reference to the poor beggar, forced by straightened circumstances that takes a loaf of bread to feed himself due to hunger and to keep himself alive. (Note - Islam instructs and encourages a society to feed and support the destitute)
One must never lose sight of the underlying principle of the Quranic philosophy of just retribution for a crime which need not be elaborated here as this is a matter well attested from the Quranic narratives. The verse with regards the thief should also be understood with this Quranic philosophy in mind.
all the article http//quransmessage.com/articles/thief%20hands%20FM3.htm
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I'm already read it multiple time, but once again, it's in the name of translation
Partly to do with translation, yes.
Here is a logical conundrum, nothing to do with translation
Also, when lashes are given as punishment for proven adultery, The Quran states not to let pity/compassion prevent you from carrying out such a punishment , but it says no such thing for the alleged hand cutting-off verse, when many consider this punishment to be worse.
Please enlighten us why this is.
Background
http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9598206.msg198781#msg198781
