Treat everyone fairly under Islamic Law when it comes to punishment for crimes committed

This hadith speaks to the importance of justice and equality, regardless of social status. It was narrated by 'Aishah that Quraish were worried about a woman who had stolen something. They asked Usamah bin Zaid to speak to the Prophet Muhammad on her behalf, as he was beloved by him. The Prophet Muhammad then asked if Usamah was interceding concerning one of the Hadd punishments decreed by Allah, which are punishments prescribed in Islamic law for certain crimes such as theft or adultery. He then stood up and addressed the people saying that those before them were destroyed because they would let noble people go if they stole but punish those who were weak for stealing. He said that even if his daughter Fatimah were to steal he would cut off her hand as a punishment according to Islamic law. This hadith teaches us that justice should be applied equally no matter what someone's social standing is or who they are related too; everyone should be treated fairly under Islamic law when it comes to punishment for crimes committed.