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This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Adornment), narrated by It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said:, states: ""The ring of the Messenger of Allah was of silver and its stone (Fass) was made of silver too.""

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5207

The Book of Adornment

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

أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ خَالِدِ بْنِ خَلِيٍّ الْحِمْصِيُّ، - وَكَانَ أَبُوهُ خَالِدٌ عَلَى قَضَاءِ حِمْصَ - قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي قَالَ، حَدَّثَنَا سَلَمَةُ، - وَهُوَ ابْنُ عَبْدِ الْمَلِكِ الْعَوْصِيُّ - عَنِ الْحَسَنِ، - وَهُوَ ابْنُ صَالِحِ بْنِ حَىٍّ - عَنْ عَاصِمٍ، عَنْ حُمَيْدٍ الطَّوِيلِ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، قَالَ كَانَ خَاتَمُ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم مِنْ فِضَّةٍ وَكَانَ فَصُّهُ مِنْهُ ‏.‏

"The ring of the Messenger of Allah was of silver and its stone (Fass) was made of silver too."

Narrated by It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said:

Context

Anas bin Malik narrates that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ wore a silver ring, which highlights the permissibility of silver as a material for adornment. This hadith illustrates the balance between personal adornment and adherence to guidelines, suggesting that while adornment is acceptable, it should be done within the limits set by Islamic teachings.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith can inspire individuals to choose materials for jewelry and adornment that align with Islamic guidelines. It encourages a thoughtful approach to personal style, ensuring it reflects modesty and appropriateness.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Adornment Guidelines because it discusses the type of material that is permissible for wearing as adornment according to the practices of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Adornment Guidelines

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سُورَةُ البَيِّنَةِ

Al-Bayyina (The Evidence)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

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رَسُولٌۭ مِّنَ ٱللَّهِ يَتْلُوا۟ صُحُفًۭا مُّطَهَّرَةًۭ

A Messenger from Allah, reciting purified scriptures

سُورَةُ الإِنسَانِ

Al-Insaan (Man)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

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قَوَارِيرَا۟ مِن فِضَّةٍۢ قَدَّرُوهَا تَقْدِيرًۭا

Clear glasses [made] from silver of which they have determined the measure.

وَيُطَافُ عَلَيْهِم بِـَٔانِيَةٍۢ مِّن فِضَّةٍۢ وَأَكْوَابٍۢ كَانَتْ قَوَارِيرَا۠

And there will be circulated among them vessels of silver and cups having been [created] clear [as glass],

عَٰلِيَهُمْ ثِيَابُ سُندُسٍ خُضْرٌۭ وَإِسْتَبْرَقٌۭ ۖ وَحُلُّوٓا۟ أَسَاوِرَ مِن فِضَّةٍۢ وَسَقَىٰهُمْ رَبُّهُمْ شَرَابًۭا طَهُورًا

Upon the inhabitants will be green garments of fine silk and brocade. And they will be adorned with bracelets of silver, and their Lord will give them a purifying drink.

سُورَةُ الشَّمۡسِ

Ash-Shams (The Sun)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

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فَقَالَ لَهُمْ رَسُولُ ٱللَّهِ نَاقَةَ ٱللَّهِ وَسُقْيَٰهَا

And the messenger of Allah [Salih] said to them, "[Do not harm] the she-camel of Allah or [prevent her from] her drink."

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