amounts, when divided among them, to ten dirhams or more for every individual—or to property of equivalent worth—the imam severs their right hands and left feet from opposite sides.

If they kill someone without taking any property, the imam puts them to death as a ḥadd punishment, and any pardon offered by the heirs is given no consideration.

If they both kill and steal property, the imam may choose one of three courses: he may cut off their right hands and left feet, execute them, and crucify them; or he may execute them; or he may crucify them. In the case of crucifixion, the offender is tied to the stake alive, his abdomen is pierced with a spear until he dies, and he is not left on the cross for more than three days.

Should the band include a minor, an insane person, or a close relative permanently unmarriageable to the victim, the ḥadd is dropped for the rest and the matter of retaliation reverts to the heirs: they may kill them if they wish, or they may pardon.

Even if only one member actually performs the act, the ḥadd applies to the whole group.