The Ruling on the Tasbih Ring
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Question:
She says: The tasbih ring has become widespread among the women in our area, especially among the elderly, and it is sold in bookstores and also in shops.
Answer:
The Permanent Committee has issued a fatwa prohibiting it, so this ring is not to be used; because it is an affectation for which Allah has not sent down any authority. The one who wants to count or tally the tasbih with his fingers, that is the best thing, and if he counts them with pebbles, that is also permissible. As for making a ring to count the rak'ahs of prayer or to count the tasbih or the like, that is an innovation. Yes.
She says: The tasbih ring has become widespread among the women in our area, especially among the elderly, and it is sold in bookstores and also in shops.
Answer:
The Permanent Committee has issued a fatwa prohibiting it, so this ring is not to be used; because it is an affectation for which Allah has not sent down any authority. The one who wants to count or tally the tasbih with his fingers, that is the best thing, and if he counts them with pebbles, that is also permissible. As for making a ring to count the rak'ahs of prayer or to count the tasbih or the like, that is an innovation. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/026 — archive.org (10:12)
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