What are the prerequisites for the amputation penalty for theft?

Chapter on Amputation in Theft

Al-Mughni

Book of Ḥudūd (Prescribed Penalties)

Book 51 · Issue 2 · Bab 2

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The fifth, sixth, and seventh conditions for applying amputation are: the thief must be legally mature (*mukallaf*), the theft must be established, the owner must demand restitution justly (*bil ma'ruf*), and all grounds for doubt (*shubuhat*) must be negated. These conditions are detailed in their relevant sections.