What is the wisdom behind applying hudud punishments, such as cutting off the hand and foot, in Islam, and how will one whose limbs have been amputated live and work thereafter, taking into consideration the possibility of him resorting to begging or his family becoming homeless?

A Muslim who is not specialized in Sharia knowledge should not debate followers of other religions, as this may entangle him in doubts. The Sharia punishments (Hudud) are among the fundamentals of faith; they are the rulings of Allah that He commanded to be established to achieve the greater good for society, which is security and stability. A narrow-minded perspective that focuses on the offender while ignoring the suffering of society indicates ignorance and a lack of intellect and wisdom. The Hudud deter criminals, prevent the recurrence of crimes, and achieve security for the victim and their family. They also serve as expiation and purification for the offender. Islam considers repentance, doubts, and stringent conditions for proving the crime when applying the Hudud, so they are only implemented in rare cases. Man-made laws that only impose imprisonment do not achieve full deterrence, nor do they relieve the victim's anger.

The implementation of Sharia punishments does not entirely prevent the offender from working. Their potential inability to work is tolerated for the sake of the security and stability of society. Under Islamic law, no one is neglected; children and the incapacitated are guaranteed their livelihoods from the public treasury, or from their relatives, or through the solidarity of the Muslim community. Sharia punishments reduce crimes and make society safe, as occurred in the Prophetic era. The primary objectives of Islamic punishments are to discipline the offender, satisfy the victim, and deter others from committing crimes. The Hudud were legislated to preserve the security and safety of society and are waived in cases of doubt. They are applied only to those who have crossed all boundaries and whose guilt has been proven beyond any doubt.