Hazrat Ibn Jurayj states that Hazrat Ata said: If stolen property is found with such a bad person who is accused, and he says: I bought it, but he does not specify the person from whom he bought it, or he says: I found it, then his hand will not be cut off nor will he be punished.

Hazrat Ibn Jurayj states that Hazrat Umar bin Abdul Aziz had written a letter, which I read: When goods are found with a suspect and he says, "I bought them, but I have not used them," he should be put in prison, and no one's statement in his favor should be accepted until Allah reveals the truth. I mentioned this matter to Hazrat Ata, and he found it strange.

30858 - He said: I mentioned that to Ata, and he denied it.