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Kitabus Sariqah [Theft] - Definition

Question 2000) - Must the one who was robbed be present at the cutting?

A: The thief's hand cannot be cut unless the victim is present. He will be summoned to establish the theft. Thus if he had gifted the item to the thief, or sold it, or it is worth less than the prescribed amount i.e. 10 Dirham, the thief's hand may not be cut.

~ al-Quduri ~