The wisdom behind the prohibition of using gold and silver vessels
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Question:
Some scholars mention the wisdom behind the prohibition of using gold. Are these rulings correct?
Answer:
Some say it is for pride and arrogance, and some say it is for other reasons. The closest view is that it is to avoid imitating the disbelievers, as the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
The closest reason is to prevent imitating the disbelievers, because the disbelievers are lenient regarding gold and silver and are lenient in their use of them. So, Allah knows best, the closest reason is to prevent imitating the disbelievers in using gold and silver vessels. Also, there is a type of extravagance and a type of waste in it, with no need for it given its high cost. A person can use other vessels made of iron, copper, or other materials without needing gold and silver. So, there is something of affectation and extravagance in it. Thus, out of Allah’s mercy and His kindness to His servants, He prohibited them from exploiting it or turning to silver. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Your Eminence the Shaykh,
Some scholars mention the wisdom behind the prohibition of using gold. Are these rulings correct?
Answer:
Some say it is for pride and arrogance, and some say it is for other reasons. The closest view is that it is to avoid imitating the disbelievers, as the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Indeed, for him in this world is remembrance, and in the Hereafter is [remembrance].
فإنا له في الدنيا لنذكر في الآخرة.The closest reason is to prevent imitating the disbelievers, because the disbelievers are lenient regarding gold and silver and are lenient in their use of them. So, Allah knows best, the closest reason is to prevent imitating the disbelievers in using gold and silver vessels. Also, there is a type of extravagance and a type of waste in it, with no need for it given its high cost. A person can use other vessels made of iron, copper, or other materials without needing gold and silver. So, there is something of affectation and extravagance in it. Thus, out of Allah’s mercy and His kindness to His servants, He prohibited them from exploiting it or turning to silver. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Your Eminence the Shaykh,
Source
شرح كتاب المنتقى من أخبار المصطفى صلى الله عليه وسلم [ برنامج إذاعي ]، بداية من باب النهي عن الانتفاع بجلد ما لا يؤكل لحمه — islamhouse.com (23:45)
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