During the lecture, Mahfud also responded to a question about why people convicted of corruption are not subjected to hand amputation, a punishment associated with theft under Islamic law.
He explained that corruption has different characteristics from theft during the time of the Prophet. According to Mahfud, Islamic teachings contain no explicit provision specifically prescribing a punishment for corruption.
Therefore, provisions concerning punishment for corruption are formulated through ijtihad, or Islamic legal reasoning, and subsequently incorporated into statutory regulations.
The explanation formed part of Mahfud’s broader discussion of the relationship between religious norms, law, and state governance.
Ultimately, he emphasized that fighting corruption cannot rely solely on the existence of regulations. Rules still require leaders with morality, integrity, and the courage to enforce them consistently.
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