Is the hand of a thief cut off, whether the amount stolen is small or large?

Question:
Peace be upon you, Your Eminence, father. The questioner asks: Is the hand of every thief cut off, whether the theft is major or minor?

Answer:
Theft has conditions. Among its conditions is reaching the nisab (minimum threshold for zakah). Among its conditions is that the item be taken from a secure place. Among its conditions is that the person be of legal age and sound mind. It has conditions. It is not cut off simply based on the act, without conditions and without regulations. This is for the judge to verify, establish, and rule upon. Yes.