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This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 3382 in the Book of Chapters on Dress.

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Sunan Ibn Majah #3382

Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3382 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Chapters on Dress) states: "It was narrated from Anas bin Malik that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) wore a silver ring with an Ethiopian gemstone, and he used to ear the stone in towards his palm."

Chapters on Dress

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يَحْيَى، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ أَبِي أُوَيْسٍ، حَدَّثَنِي سُلَيْمَانُ بْنُ بِلاَلٍ، عَنْ يُونُسَ بْنِ يَزِيدَ الأَيْلِيِّ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ لَبِسَ خَاتَمَ فِضَّةٍ فِيهِ فَصٌّ حَبَشِيٌّ كَانَ يَجْعَلُ فَصَّهُ فِي بَطْنِ كَفِّهِ ‏.‏

It was narrated from Anas bin Malik that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) wore a silver ring with an Ethiopian gemstone, and he used to ear the stone in towards his palm.

Context

This hadith describes the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) practice of wearing a silver ring with an Ethiopian gemstone, which he would position with the stone facing his palm. This detail reflects the importance of personal adornment in Islamic culture, as well as the significance of the items one chooses to wear. The takeaway emphasizes the Prophet's attention to detail in his attire.

Modern Application

In today's world, wearing jewelry can be a form of self-expression and cultural identity. People often choose pieces that reflect their personal style or heritage, similar to how the Prophet (ﷺ) chose his ring. This practice can also foster a sense of connection to one's faith and history.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Clothing Etiquette because it illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) approach to personal adornment and the significance of how one presents themselves.

Clothing Etiquette