What is the meaning of the statement: "The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade wearing a ring except for one who has authority"?
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The questioner : Sunan Abi Dawud 4049Da'if (Al-Albani) .
The Shaykh : Yes, this is the apparent meaning, and Allah knows best. His intended meaning is wearing a ring that has an engraving of a name. Otherwise, it is established that the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) wore rings, both men and women. However, there is also evidence in this that it is not recommended to wear a ring except out of need, or for one who has authority, such as a prince, a minister, a judge, a mufti, or the like, among those who need to seal documents. As for one who does not need to seal documents, wearing a ring is not a recommended practice (sunnah) for him. If he wears it, it is permissible, and if he does not wear it, he is not required to wear it. Yes.
wearing signet rings, except in the case of one in authority
ولبوسُ الخاتم إلا لذي سلطانThe Shaykh : Yes, this is the apparent meaning, and Allah knows best. His intended meaning is wearing a ring that has an engraving of a name. Otherwise, it is established that the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) wore rings, both men and women. However, there is also evidence in this that it is not recommended to wear a ring except out of need, or for one who has authority, such as a prince, a minister, a judge, a mufti, or the like, among those who need to seal documents. As for one who does not need to seal documents, wearing a ring is not a recommended practice (sunnah) for him. If he wears it, it is permissible, and if he does not wear it, he is not required to wear it. Yes.