What is the ruling on a husband stealing from his wife's secured property?
Chapter on Amputation in Theft
Al-Mughni
Book of Ḥudūd (Prescribed Penalties)
Primary text
The husband is subject to amputation for stealing from his wife's secured property because he has no established right to it. However, he is not subject to amputation for stealing his wife's money because she has a right to maintenance (*nafaqa*) from him.