It is narrated from Hazrat Abu Umayyah Makhzumi (may Allah be pleased with him) that a thief was brought to the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). He confessed to the crime, but the stolen goods were not found with him. The Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said to him, "I do not think that you have committed theft?" He replied two or three times, "Why not?" The Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "Cut off his hand and bring him back to me." So his hand was cut off and he was brought to the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). The Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said to him, "Say: 'Astaghfirullah wa atubu ilayh' (I seek forgiveness from Allah and turn to Him in repentance)." He said exactly that: "Astaghfirullah wa atubu ilayh." The Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) prayed, "O Allah, accept his repentance."