What constitutes secure possession (Hirz) for grazing camels (Ra'iyah)?

Chapter on Amputation in Theft

Al-Mughni

Book of Ḥudūd (Prescribed Penalties)

Book 51 · Issue 2 · Bab 2

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The secure possession of grazing camels is established solely by the visual observation of the keeper. Any portion of the herd that goes out of the keeper's sight or while he is asleep is not considered securely possessed, as the security relies entirely upon the keeper's continuous watch.