10 Rulings Regarding Rings

[Al-Kashmiri]

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10 Rulings Regarding Rings
Reference: Mahd as Sawaab: P335 by ibu 'Abdul Haadee


One: Gold rings are forbidden for men[1]

Two: Silver rings are permissible; this is one of the opinions of the scholars. Some of the people of knowledge said it was recommended and others said it was disliked to wear silver rings[2].

Three: Rings can be inscribed, and it is permissible to inscribe the Qur-aan or Dhikr on them and so on[3].

Four: It is recommended to wear rings on the left hand, this was stated by al Imam Ahmad and the majority of Ahadeeth support it. He also has an opinion that they can be worn on the right hand and some Ahadeeth support this but the majority of the scholars declared those Ahadeeth to be inauthentic. The opinion that it should be worn on the left hand is more correct to me[4].

Five: It is recommended that the stone of the ring faces the inside (palm) of the hand. This is the correct opinion and the majority of Ahadeeth support this. There is also an opinion that it is recommended that the ring stone faces away from the palm[5].

Six: It is recommended to wear the ring on the small finger and the finger beside it. It is better to wear it on the small finger and it is disliked to wear it on the middle finger and the index finger[6].

Seven: If a person uses the bathroom, if the ring is on his right hand he should turn the face of the ring towards the palm of his hand and close his palm if there is something written on it. If the ring is on the left hand, and the person is not practicing Istijmaar or Istinjaa then he does the same for his left hand. If however he is going to practice Istijmaar or Istinjaa he should remove the ring and place it somewhere[7].

Eight: If a person is going to perform ablution, if the ring is wide and water can go under it then this is good. If the ring is tight however, the person should move the ring so that water can go beneath it[8].

Nine: It is disliked to wear a ring made of iron, lead, copper and the likes[9].

Ten: It is permissible for women to wear rings of gold and silver[10].

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[1] See Ibn Muflih; Al Furoo’ 2/276, Ibn Rajab; Ahkaam al Khawateem [Rulings Regarding Rings]: P.46.

[2] See Ibn Muflih; Al Furoo’ 2/469 -470. Ibn Rajab; Ahkaam al Khawatim: P.23, 30, 34. Al Mardaawee; Al Insaaf: 3/142. An Nawawee; Sharh Saheeh Muslim: 14/67.

[3] See Ibn Muflih; Al Furoo’ 2/473. Al Mardaawee; Al Insaaf: 3/145. An Nawawee; Sharh Saheeh Muslim: 14/68 and Ibn an Najjaar; Muntahaa al Iraadaat: 1/197.

[4] See Ibn Muflih; Al Furoo’ 2/471. Ibn Rajab; Ahkaam al Khawatim: P.131. Al Mardaawee; Al Insaaf: 3/143. Al Safareenee; Ghadhaa al Albaab: 1/249. Al Bahwatee; Kashaaf al Qanaa’: 2/236. An Nawawee; Sharh Saheeh Muslim: 14/73.

[5] See Ibn Muflih; Al Furoo’ 2/470. Ibn Rajab; Ahkaam al Khawatim: P.162.

[6] See Ibn Muflih; Al Furoo’ 2/471. Ibn Rajab; Ahkaam al Khawatim: P.160. Al Mardaawee; Al Insaaf: 3/143-144. Al Safareenee; Ghadhaa al Albaab: 1/294 and Ibn an Najjaar; Muntahaa al Iraadaat: 1/197.

[7] See Ibn Qudaamah; Al Mughni: 1/288. Ibn Rajab; Ahkaam al Khawatim: P.173-174 and an Nawawee; Al Majmoo’: 2/77.

[8] See Ibn Qudaamah; Al Mughni: 1/153. Ibn Rajab; Ahkaam al Khawatim: P.177.

[9] See Ibn Muflih; al Furoo’ 2/481. Ibn Rajab; Ahkaam al Khawatim: P.67. Al Safareenee; Ghadhaa al Albaab: 1/292-293 and Ibn an Najjaar; Muntahaa al Iraadaat: 1/198.

[10] See Ibn Muflih; al Furoo’ 2/477 and al Safareenee; Ghadhaa al Albaab: 1/293.

 

[4mMadara2Amina]

As salam alykom wrwb

Sorry for my weak knowledge of Islam, but as i think it is important to know well, I will ask Wish you be able to understand. Thank you for sharing this tread.

1. I have heard this, but why it is so. So do question why for the 9th and 10th ruling.
2. If I wish to give as a gift to my husband the silver ring, than what should I do? Will it be recommended or disliked? (I am confused)...
3.So if I have a wedding ring it would be good to inscribe in it Qur'an, Dhikr etc.?
4. I do not understand. I am wearing my ring on the right hand, so it is good or bad? (maybe my confusions are because of my weak English excuse me)
5.Could you please explain this in other words, please?
7.Never heard of those two terminus.

 

[Al-Kashmiri]

Wa`alaykum us-salaam warahmatullaah

You don't need to apologise... I don't know much myself.

1. Gold is haraam for men as it is considered to be a form of extravagance. There is nothing wrong with women wearing gold.

2. Generally speaking, it would be recommended as giving gifts is recommended anyway. And since our Prophet sall Allaahu `alayhi wasallam wore a silver ring, perhaps you are assisting your husband with a sunnah by buying him one.

3. Wedding rings are haraam as they a custom of Christianity. This doesn't mean having a ring as a wedding present is not allowed, but to wear a specific ring to show you are married like the Christians do is haraam.

4. Allaah knows best. I thought this rule was generally for males and not women?

5. Basically, some hadeeths state that the gemstone of a ring should be on the inside of the finger. Put a ring on and then turn it around so its stone faces the other way... Again, I thought this rule was only for men, not women.

7. Istijmaar is to cleanse oneself after going to the toilet using stone, tissue etc. Istinjaa' is to use water.

Sorry, I don't think I can help much.

Was-salaam

 

[4mMadara2Amina]

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Wa`alaykum us-salaam warahmatullaah

You don't need to apologise... I don't know much myself.

1. Gold is haraam for men as it is considered to be a form of extravagance. There is nothing wrong with women wearing gold.

2. Generally speaking, it would be recommended as giving gifts is recommended anyway. And since our Prophet sall Allaahu `alayhi wasallam wore a silver ring, perhaps you are assisting your husband with a sunnah by buying him one.

3. Wedding rings are haraam as they a custom of Christianity. This doesn't mean having a ring as a wedding present is not allowed, but to wear a specific ring to show you are married like the Christians do is haraam.

4. Allaah knows best. I thought this rule was generally for males and not women?

5. Basically, some hadeeths state that the gemstone of a ring should be on the inside of the finger. Put a ring on and then turn it around so its stone faces the other way... Again, I thought this rule was only for men, not women.

7. Istijmaar is to cleanse oneself after going to the toilet using stone, tissue etc. Istinjaa' is to use water.

Sorry, I don't think I can help much.

Was-salaam

thank you at least something more I will know I will look forward try search more than.

 

[alf2]

Jazakallah khair for this, it has been very benefical. Insha'Allah others will also