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The ruling on wearing a silver ring or chain as a talisman for a child and to ward off Satan

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Question:
The questioner says: Using a ring, bracelet, or chain made of silver with the intention that this is better in the sight of Allah than gold, or that it removes harm from the child and protects him from Satan, as they say, as a talisman for the child. I have already refuted this with one of the sisters, so please advise us on this.

Answer:
As for the young or adult female, it is permissible for her to wear gold and it is permissible for her to wear silver for the purpose of adornment and decoration, not for the purpose of warding off the evil eye or removing harm. This is a defective belief, and this belief is not permissible because it is shirk (associating partners with Allah), namely taking rings, wearing a ring, or a string to remove or ward off calamity. All of this is a defective belief and reliance upon other than Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). Gold, silver, or any other metal does not have a property for removing or lifting calamity from a person. Rather, one relies upon Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He), calls upon Allah (Mighty and Majestic), and attaches his heart to Allah, whether he is an adult or a child. Yes. May Allah reward you with good.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، حكم لبس خاتم أو سلسلة من فضة حرزا للطفل ودفعا للشيطان – الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com

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