It is narrated from Abu Majid, he says: I was sitting with Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him), he said: I remember the first man whose hand was cut by the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), a thief was brought and the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) ordered his hand to be cut, but the face of the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) changed. The people said: O Messenger of Allah! It seems that you disliked the cutting of his hand? The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: What thing could prevent me from this? Do not help Satan against your brother. It befits the Imam that when the matter of the prescribed punishment reaches him, he should establish it. Indeed, Allah Almighty is forgiving and loves forgiveness. The command of Allah the Exalted is: People should forgive and overlook, do you not wish that Allah should forgive you? And Allah is Most Forgiving, Most Merciful.