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)

Book 51 · Issue 2 · Bab 2

Open in Qurani

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.