We see that some teachers and students may carry keychains that contain some gold, so is that permissible?
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The questioner : He says: Your Eminence,The Shaykh : We see that some teachers and students may carry keychains that contain some gold, so is that permissible? Also, some school supplies contain images or crosses, so what is your advice?
The Shaykh : As for gold chains, if a person does not wear them, they are a form of extravagance. If he does wear them, a woman is permitted to wear what is customary for her, but a man is not permitted to wear any gold whatsoever. However, there is no doubt that having a gold chain for a medal is extravagance. Allah, Mighty and Majestic, said:[Al-An'am 6:141]. As for the images on tools, such as those on geometry tool boxes, some pencil sharpeners, or some pens, there is no ruling regarding them, meaning there is no blame in them. However, giving them up is undoubtedly better. Yes.
The questioner : He says: Your Eminence, I am a beginner student of knowledge. I have traveled to this city to seek knowledge, but I do not know how to enter this field without confusion and loss, as I have no experience in this religious knowledge. So, is there any guidance or advice you can give to me and others? May Allah guide you, guide me, and guide you as well... The correct path.
The Shaykh : I see that the answer to this question should be given through a direct meeting between me and the questioner, because a general answer is not beneficial until we know his problems. If he has specific problems, we seek the help of Allah the Exalted to clarify and explain them. So I hope the questioner will contact us so that we can understand what his problems are.
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : The general guidance for beginners is to follow the teacher who guides them. The teacher will know the students' understanding and academic levels and will place each one in his proper position.
The Shaykh : As for gold chains, if a person does not wear them, they are a form of extravagance. If he does wear them, a woman is permitted to wear what is customary for her, but a man is not permitted to wear any gold whatsoever. However, there is no doubt that having a gold chain for a medal is extravagance. Allah, Mighty and Majestic, said:
And be not excessive. Indeed, He does not like those who commit excess.
وَلا تُسْرِفُوا إِنَّهُ لا يُحِبُّ الْمُسْرِفِينَThe questioner : He says: Your Eminence, I am a beginner student of knowledge. I have traveled to this city to seek knowledge, but I do not know how to enter this field without confusion and loss, as I have no experience in this religious knowledge. So, is there any guidance or advice you can give to me and others? May Allah guide you, guide me, and guide you as well... The correct path.
The Shaykh : I see that the answer to this question should be given through a direct meeting between me and the questioner, because a general answer is not beneficial until we know his problems. If he has specific problems, we seek the help of Allah the Exalted to clarify and explain them. So I hope the questioner will contact us so that we can understand what his problems are.
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : The general guidance for beginners is to follow the teacher who guides them. The teacher will know the students' understanding and academic levels and will place each one in his proper position.