What is the ruling on men wearing a ring?
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The questioner : O esteemed Shaykh, what is the ruling on men wearing a ring?
The Shaykh : For men, wearing a ring—if it is made of gold—is forbidden, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said regarding gold and silk:. He saw a man wearing a gold ring and said: . Then the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) removed the ring with his own hand and threw it away. When the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) had left, it was said to the man: .
However, if it is made of something other than gold, such as silver, and it is for a need, it is a recommended practice (sunnah), such as for a judge, a ruler, a minister, or anyone whose transactions require authentication by their seal. This is a recommended practice (sunnah), because when the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was corresponding with kings, it was said to him:. But if it is merely for adornment, it is not recommended for him.
The Shaykh : For men, wearing a ring—if it is made of gold—is forbidden, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said regarding gold and silk:
It is made lawful for the women of my Ummah and forbidden for the men.
حل لإناث أمتي حرام على ذكورهاWill one of you take a piece of burning coal and put it in his hand?
أيعمد أحدكم إلى جمرة من نار يضعها في يدهTake your ring. He said: I will not take a ring that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) threw away.
خذ خاتمك قال: لا آخذ خاتما رمى بها النبي صلى الله عليه وسلمHowever, if it is made of something other than gold, such as silver, and it is for a need, it is a recommended practice (sunnah), such as for a judge, a ruler, a minister, or anyone whose transactions require authentication by their seal. This is a recommended practice (sunnah), because when the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was corresponding with kings, it was said to him: