and the difference between the two is evident. Theft involves two aspects: an aspect pertaining to a person’s right, namely compensation for the property, and an aspect pertaining to Allah’s right, namely the cutting off of the hand. It therefore lies between the two: if the matter is brought before the judge, the owner of the stolen property no longer has the right to waive it; but if it is not brought before him, he may choose not to make a claim.