Wearing the Ring for Men and the Engagement Ring
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The questioner:
May Allah keep you safe. As for men wearing a ring, what is the ruling on it?
The Shaykh:
Yes, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to wear it; he had a silver ring. So if a believer wears it, there is no harm. As for the gold one, I do not know, and I am afraid regarding the gold one, but from the perspective of permissibility,
The questioner:
Some peoples have become accustomed to wearing what is called an engagement ring. They say that if a man wears it, given by a woman, and keeps it with him, it indicates that he is interested in her, and the reverse is true. What is the ruling on this practice?
The Shaykh:
I do not think it is right; one should leave this off and not imitate the disbelievers. I do not think it is right for him to bring this. May Allah make things easy for him in success. If the marriage is completed, praise be to Allah. May Allah make things easy for him in success, and he should be careful in the engagement. If he is convinced of the woman's goodness, he should seek help from Allah, marry her, and ask his Lord for success. As for the ring, it is not permissible. Yes.
May Allah keep you safe. As for men wearing a ring, what is the ruling on it?
The Shaykh:
Yes, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to wear it; he had a silver ring. So if a believer wears it, there is no harm. As for the gold one, I do not know, and I am afraid regarding the gold one, but from the perspective of permissibility,
The questioner:
Some peoples have become accustomed to wearing what is called an engagement ring. They say that if a man wears it, given by a woman, and keeps it with him, it indicates that he is interested in her, and the reverse is true. What is the ruling on this practice?
The Shaykh:
I do not think it is right; one should leave this off and not imitate the disbelievers. I do not think it is right for him to bring this. May Allah make things easy for him in success. If the marriage is completed, praise be to Allah. May Allah make things easy for him in success, and he should be careful in the engagement. If he is convinced of the woman's goodness, he should seek help from Allah, marry her, and ask his Lord for success. As for the ring, it is not permissible. Yes.
Source
شرح كتاب المنتقى من أخبار المصطفى صلى الله عليه وسلم [ برنامج إذاعي ]، بداية من باب المبالغة في الاستنشاق — islamhouse.com (23:49)
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