Iran cuts off man's fingers for theft (2024)

FAQs

What is the Iranian punishment for stealing? ›

According to Islamic Sharia law, punishment for theft can be amputation of fingers or hands.

Somalia: Court Cuts Off a Man's Hand for Stealing .

“Under Iran's penal code, adultery is a 'crime against God' for both men and women,” she said. “It is punishable by 100 lashes for unmarried men and women, but married offenders are sentenced to death.”

According to article 88, in the case of an unmarried man or woman, the penalty for adultery is one hundred lashes (FIDH Aug. 2003, 8). However, article 82 provides that if the man-married or unmarried-is a non-Muslim and he commits adultery with a Muslim woman, his punishment shall be death (ibid.).

Did any Muslim countries actually practice hand cutting as a punishment for stealing? Yes, Saudi Arabia does, or certainly did about 30 years ago. A friend of mine was present (or at least, in the same crowd of pilgrims) when it was done to a young pickpocket.

In countries such as Iran, Saudi Arabia and northern Nigeria, amputation for repeated stealing is still practiced. In Egypt, however, the courts have not permitted judicial amputation for many years.

Theft (stealing in secret) is punished by the amputation of the offender's right hand, and armed or highway robbery may be punished by execution, crucifixion, or amputation of hands and feet from opposite sides of the body, depending on the severity of the offense.

Theft (stealing in secret) is punished by the amputation of the offender's right hand, and armed or highway robbery may be punished by execution, crucifixion, or amputation of hands and feet from opposite sides of the body, depending on the severity of the offense.

Iran Continues Aggressive Use of Death Penalty Despite International Condemnation. Iran continues to use the death penalty in violation of international law, including death sentences for crimes failing to meet the “most serious” crime threshold, the use of torture, and performing public executions.

Iran's crime areas of priority concern include trafficking in drugs, people and fake goods, with these crimes often leading to money laundering and cybercrime.

What are the harsh punishments in Iran? ›

Enforced disappearances, torture and other ill-treatment, including through the deliberate denial of medical care, were widespread and systematic. Cruel and inhuman punishments, including flogging, amputation and blinding, were imposed and/or carried out.