Narrated 'Aishah: That the Prophet ﷺ used to cut the hand for a fourth of a Dinar and beyond that.
Theft is considered one of the worst crimes in Islam because it deprives people of their rights and possessions without their permission or consent. Therefore, this hadith serves as a reminder that stealing will not be tolerated and those who do steal will face severe consequences such as having their hands cut off. This hadith also teaches us about justice and fairness; even though cutting off someone’s hand may seem harsh, it is still fair because everyone knows what will happen if they choose to steal something valuable from another person or group of people.