Is it permissible for a woman to pray while wearing gold?

Question : The questioner is from Kuwait and has used a pseudonym; she is your sister in Allah. She asks: What is the ruling on a woman praying while wearing gold? I ask the Honorable Shaykh for an answer.

Answer : Wearing gold is lawful for women, and there is no blame on them for it, unless it becomes forbidden for a reason, such as if it is extravagance where the woman exceeds what is befitting her in gold, or if it is gold in the shape of an animal, like a butterfly or a snake, or the like. If she wears gold and prays with it, her prayer is valid, even if the gold is forbidden. However, she commits a sin by wearing the forbidden gold. As for the prayer, it has no connection to this matter; rather, it is valid in all cases. May Allah bless you.