What is the ruling if the thief's left foot is paralyzed or amputated while both hands are sound?

Chapter on Amputation in Theft

Al-Mughni

Book of Ḥudūd (Prescribed Penalties)

Book 51 · Issue 5 · Bab 2

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Primary text

The right hand is amputated because there is no fear that the harm of the amputation will extend to the unamputated part (the leg). By extension of this principle, if the thief's left hand was amputated or paralyzed during the theft, nothing should be cut from him.

Supporting text

Ibn al-Mundhir rejected this deduction. The Ahl al-Ra'y stated that by holding this view, they contradict the Book of Allah without evidence.