Sahih Muslim #5354

The Book of Clothes and Adornment
Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو الأَحْوَصِ، عَنْ عَاصِمِ بْنِ كُلَيْبٍ، عَنْ أَبِي بُرْدَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ عَلِيٌّ نَهَانِي رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنْ أَتَخَتَّمَ فِي إِصْبَعِي هَذِهِ أَوْ هَذِهِ ‏.‏ قَالَ فَأَوْمَأَ إِلَى الْوُسْطَى وَالَّتِي تَلِيهَا ‏.‏
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) forbade me that I should wear a ring in this and that finger of mine, and he pointed to the middle finger and the next one.
Narrated by 'Ali reported:

Context

In this narration, Ali recounts how the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ instructed him not to wear a ring on certain fingers. This specific guidance reflects the Prophet's attention to detail in matters of personal adornment and etiquette, emphasizing the significance of following prophetic traditions in daily life.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith encourages individuals to be mindful of their adornments and to consider the cultural and religious significance behind their choices. It can inspire people to reflect on how their personal style aligns with their values.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Clothing Etiquette and Islamic Dress Code because it provides specific guidance on the appropriate manner of wearing adornments.

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This hadith is #5354 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Clothes and Adornment. It is graded Sahih and narrated by 'Ali reported:.

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