Follow justice systems when punishing criminals; Respect law & order; Do not take matters into your own hands; Follow what Allah has prescribed as punishments; Show mercy towards others even if they have wronged you; Be patient when dealing with difficult situations; Exercise self-control in all circumstances.

This hadith is about the punishment of thieves in Islam. It narrates an incident where the Prophet Muhammad PBUH punished those who stole his camels by cutting off their hands and feet and putting out their eyes with heated nails. However, Allah reprimanded him for this action, as He revealed that execution or crucifixion should be the punishment for those who wage war against Him and His Messenger. This teaches us that even though theft is a crime, we should not take matters into our own hands but rather leave it to justice systems to decide on punishments. We must also remember that no matter how angry we are at someone’s wrongdoings, we must never go beyond what Allah has prescribed as punishment.