The ruling on wearing a ring for a man and the criterion for imitating others
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The questioner:
He asks: Is wearing a ring considered imitating the Jews and Christians, or is it merely less than the best course of action? And what is the criterion for imitating others?
The Shaykh:
The ring was not known among Muslims; rather, it is a custom followed in some lands. If it is accompanied by the belief that it brings affection and binds the spouses together, then it is not permissible. This contains an element of shirk (associating partners with Allah).
The questioner:
And he asks: Is it...
The Shaykh:
Leaving it and staying away from it is the most evident course of action. Yes.
The questioner:
He asks: Is it permissible for a man to wear a ring for adornment?
The Shaykh:
A ring for a man made of silver is permissible; he may wear it for adornment or out of necessity, and there is no harm in that. As for gold, it is forbidden for men without any doubt.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
He asks: Is wearing a ring considered imitating the Jews and Christians, or is it merely less than the best course of action? And what is the criterion for imitating others?
The Shaykh:
The ring was not known among Muslims; rather, it is a custom followed in some lands. If it is accompanied by the belief that it brings affection and binds the spouses together, then it is not permissible. This contains an element of shirk (associating partners with Allah).
The questioner:
And he asks: Is it...
The Shaykh:
Leaving it and staying away from it is the most evident course of action. Yes.
The questioner:
He asks: Is it permissible for a man to wear a ring for adornment?
The Shaykh:
A ring for a man made of silver is permissible; he may wear it for adornment or out of necessity, and there is no harm in that. As for gold, it is forbidden for men without any doubt.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 03 من 05/ دورة علمية في شرح كتاب الصيام من بلوغ المرام / جماع الصائم/ صالح الفوزان / الفقه — youtube.com (42:59)
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