The laws from midevil times are far different to the laws of the modern day. Back then, it was no big deal to cut off the hand(s) of a thief. Usually it was the right hand as that is the dominant hand and the left one was used to wipe ones arse.
I think some of the Arabic countries still do this, as toilet paper is a rare commodity. So next time you watch Aladdin, just think, this guy probably wasn't able to wipe.
How cruel!!!
How is the thief ever going to eat again?
I understand from my Muslim friends that they never use left hand to eat food with.
Now with right hand cut off, you have to use the hand that is stained with your faeces to eat your food. - I understand they usually eat with hands
