Narrated Abdullah ibn as-Saib ibn Yazid: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: None of you should take the property of his brother in amusement (i. e. jest), nor in earnest. The narrator Sulayman said: Out of amusement and out of earnest. If anyone takes the staff of his brother, he should return it. The transmitter Ibn Bashshar did not say "Ibn Yazid, and he said: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said.
1؎ : The reason for the prohibition of actually taking is obvious, as it is theft. As for the prohibition of taking in jest, it is because there is no benefit in it; rather, at times, this act becomes a cause of annoyance and hardship for the owner of the property.
Explanation & Benefits
Shaykh Umar Farooq Saeedi
Benefits and Issues: The life, wealth, and honor of a Muslim are extremely respected and protected matters. Even in jest or humor, to insult someone or to usurp their wealth is forbidden (haram).
Source: Sunan Abu Dawood – Commentary by Shaykh Umar Farooq Saeedi, Page: 5003
´'Abdullah bin As-Sa'ib bin Yazid narrated from his father, from his grandfather who said:` "The Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said: 'Let one of you not take his brother's staff, neither in play nor seriousness. Whoever took his brother's staff, then let him return it to him."'
Shaykh Dr. Abdur Rahman Freywai
Explanation: 1: His name is Yazid ibn Sa‘id. He is also referred to as Yazid ibn Sa’ib radi Allahu anhu.
Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhi – Majlis ‘Ilmi Dar al-Da‘wah, New Delhi Edition, Page: 2160