Is there a cutting penalty for stealing items that spoil quickly, such as cooked meat or broth (thareed)?

Chapter on Amputation in Theft

Al-Mughni

Book of Ḥudūd (Prescribed Penalties)

Book 51 · Issue 5 · Bab 2

Open in Qurani

Primary text

The primary ruling holds that the hand must be cut off for theft if the item has value and is desired, provided all conditions are met, even if perishable, contrasting the view that it should be treated like unsecured property.

Supporting text

Al-Thawri held that there is no cutting for items that spoil within the day, such as broth (thareed) and meat.