The ruling on a man wearing a silver chain
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah reward you, what is the ruling on a man wearing a silver chain?
Answer:
A chain around the neck is imitating the Christians who hang crosses around their necks. This is not permissible. First, it is imitating the Christians, and second, it is imitating women who wear necklaces. It is not permissible for a man to wear a chain around his neck.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah reward you, what is the ruling on a man wearing a silver chain?
Answer:
A chain around the neck is imitating the Christians who hang crosses around their necks. This is not permissible. First, it is imitating the Christians, and second, it is imitating women who wear necklaces. It is not permissible for a man to wear a chain around his neck.
Source
شرح أخصر المختصرات في الفقه، فصل: وتجب في كل مكيل مدخر خرج من الأرض — islamhouse.com (1:03:38)
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