Islamiat MCQ #1024

The legal punishment for theft (`sariqah`) in classical Islamic law is known as:

Islamiat MCQ #1024

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The legal punishment for theft (`sariqah`) in classical Islamic law is known as:

    • A) Qisas
    • B) Ta'zir
    • C) Hadd
    • D) Diyya

    Answer: Hadd

    Explanation: The legal punishment for theft (sariqah) in classical Islamic law falls under Hadd—the fixed punishments prescribed by the Quran and Sunnah—specifically amputation of the hand, subject to strict evidentiary conditions.