I asked Imam (as) about a man who stole from the war spoils an amount that would normally require his hand to be cut off. Imam (as) said: "It should be examined how much his rightful share is. If what he took was less than his portion, he is to be disciplined (ta'zir) and given the remainder of his share. If he took exactly what was due to him, then there is nothing upon him. But if he took more than his share equal to the value of a shield, which is a quarter of a dinar, then his hand is to be cut off."