Sahih Muslim #5338
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
In this hadith, Ibn Umar narrates that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ initially wore a gold ring but later discarded it in favor of a silver one, which had the inscription 'Muhammad, Messenger of Allah.' He instructed that no one should engrave anything similar to his ring's engraving. This highlights the importance of distinguishing personal adornments and the significance of the Prophet's identity.
Modern Application
Today, this hadith can remind us of the importance of personal identity and the significance of our adornments. It encourages individuals to choose their accessories thoughtfully, ensuring they reflect their values and beliefs without imitating others inappropriately.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Islamic Dress Code and Adornment Guidelines because it discusses the Prophet's choice of adornment and the specific instructions regarding the engraving on his ring.
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About Sahih Muslim
This hadith is #5338 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Clothes and Adornment. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Ibn Umar reported that Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) had made for himself a gold ring; then he discarded it, and then made for himself a silver ring, and had these words engraved upon it (Muhammad, Messenger of Allah), and said:.