The Ruling on the Punishment for Theft in a Year of Famine
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: Is it authentic from 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) that he suspended the punishment for theft in a year of famine?
Answer:
Yes, due to the doubt. The case of famine involves doubt, hunger, and need. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: Is it authentic from 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) that he suspended the punishment for theft in a year of famine?
Answer:
Yes, due to the doubt. The case of famine involves doubt, hunger, and need. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [2818 -3022] هل صح أن عمر -رضي الله عنه- ترك حد السرقة في عام المجاعة؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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