Al-Halal wal Haram fil Islam (The Lawful & The Prohibited in Islam)
Topic: Gold
Popular Q & A: Why is it prohibited for men to wear
gold? Why women are allowed & why men are not allowed? What is the wisdom behind
this?
Volume 7, Book 72, Number 754:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet forbade the wearing of a gold ring.
Volume 7, Book 72, Number 728:
Narrated Hudhaifa:
The Prophet forbade us to drink out of gold and silver vessels, or eat in it, And also forbade the wearing of silk and Dibaj or sitting on it.
Volume 7, Book 72, Number 755:
Narrated 'Abdullah:
Allah's Apostle wore a gold or silver .. ring and placed its stone towards the palm of his hand. The people also started wearing gold rings like it, but when the Prophet saw them wearing such rings, he threw away that golden ring and then wore a silver ring.
Further Detailed Answers:
Gold and Pure Silk are
Haram for Men
Beautification and elegance
are not merely permitted but are required by Islam, and in general it
repudiates any attempts to prohibit them. Say: Who
has forbidden the adornment of Allah which He has brought forth for His
servants, and the good things of His providing? (7:32)
Islam has, however, prohibited
two kinds of adornment for men, while permitting them to women. These are,
first, gold ornaments and, second, clothing made of pure silk. 'All reported
that the Prophet (peace be on him) took some silk in his right hand and some
gold in his left, declaring, "These two are haram
for the males among my followers."
(Reported by Ahmad, Abu Daoud, al-Nisai, Ibn Hayyan, and lbn Majah, who reports
the additional phrase, "but halal for the females.") 'Umar
reported that he heard the Prophet (peace be on him) say, "Do not wear silk, for those who wear it in this life
shall not wear it in the Hereafter."
(Reported by al-Bukhari and Muslim. A Similar hadith is reported by them
on the authority of Anas.) On another occasion, referring to a silken
garment, he said, "This is the dress of a man
who has no character.'' (Reported by
al-Bukhari and Muslim.)
The Prophet (peace be on
him) once saw a gold ring on a man's hand. He immediately took it from him and
threw it down saying, 'Does a person pick up a
piece of burning coal and hold it in his hand?' After the Prophet (peace be on
him) had left the place, someone asked the man, 'Why do you not pick it up and
benefit from it?' He replied, 'No, by Allah! I shall not pick it up after the
Messenger of Allah (peace be on him) has thrown it away.' (Reported by Muslim.)
The same prohibition which
applies to the gold ring likewise applies to what we observe among conspicuous
spenders, i.e., the gold pen, gold watch, gold cigarette case and lighter, gold
teeth, etc.
The Prophet (peace be on
him), however, permitted men to wear silver rings. On the authority of
Ibn'Umar, al-Bukhari reported the former saying, "The
Messenger of Allah (peace be on him) wore a silver ring. After him, Abu Bakr
and then 'Umar and 'Uthman wore it, until it fell off his finger into the well
of Arees." (Reported by al-Bukhari in
the chapter on "Clothing" (Al-Libas).) As for other
metals such as iron, there are no sound texts prohibiting them. On the
contrary, in the Sahih of al-Bukhari we find that the Messenger of Allah
(peace be on him) advised a man who wanted to marry a woman to, "Present her with a gift, even if it be ring made of
iron." On the basis of this hadith al-Bukhari inferred
the permissibility of iron rings.
The Prophet (peace be on
him) made concessions in the wearing of silken garments for medical reasons, as
he gave 'Abd al-Rahman bin 'Auf and al-Zubayr bin al-'Awwam, both of whom
suffered from scabies, permission to wear silk.
(Reported by al-Bukhari.)
Source: http://www.youngmuslims.ca/online_library/books/the_lawful_and_prohibition_in_islam/ch2s2p2-1.htm
The Wisdom of These Two
Prohibitions Concerning Men
By means of these two
prohibitions which concern men, Islam's aim is to achieve certain noble
educational and moral objectives.
Since it is the relof
jihad (striving) and strength, Islam must safeguard the manly qualities of
men from any show of weakness, passivity, and lethargy. Allah has made the
physique of the man different from that of the woman, and it does not befit a
man to wear clothes made of fine material or to adorn his body with costly
ornaments.
There is, however, a social
aim underlying these prohibitions. The prohibition of gold and silk to males is
part of a broader Islamic program of combating luxuriousness in living. From
the Qur'anic point of view, luxurious living leads to weakness among nations
and to their eventual downfall; the existence of luxury is also an expression
of social injustice, as only a few can afford luxurious items at the expense of
the deprived masses of people.
In addition to this,
luxurious living is an enemy of every call towards truth, justice, and social reform.
The Qur'an says: And when We intend that We should
destroy a township, we permit its luxury-loving people to commit wickedness
therein. Then the word is proved true against it, and We then destroy it
utterly. (17:16) and again, And We did
not send a warner to any township without its luxury-loving people saying,
'Assuredly we are disbelievers in that with which you have been sent.' (34:34)
In keeping with the spirit
of the Qur'an, the Prophet (peace be on him) forbade Muslims any indulgence in
conspicuous consumption. He not only forbade the use of gold and silk to men
but also forbade men and women alike the use of gold and silver utensils.
Finally, economic
considerations also carry some weight here. Since gold is a universal medium of
exchange, using it to make household utensils or ornaments for men does not
make sense in economic terms.
Source: http://www.youngmuslims.ca/online_library/books/the_lawful_and_prohibition_in_islam/ch2s2p2-2.htm
Why Gold and Silk are
Permitted to Women
Woman has been exempted
from this prohibition out of consideration for her feminine nature, as the love
of jewelry and ornaments is quite natural and becoming for a woman. However,
she is not to use her adornments to attract men and arouse their sexual
desires. According to a hadith, When a woman
puts on perfume and goes among people so that its scent reaches them, she is an
adulteress, and any eye which is attracted to her is that of an adulterer.
(Reported by al-Nisai, and also by Ibn Khazimah and Ibn
Hayyan in their respective Sahih's.)
And Allah Ta'ala warns women ...that they
should not stamp their feet in order to make apparent what is hidden of their
adornment.... (24:31)
Source: http://www.youngmuslims.ca/online_library/books/the_lawful_and_prohibition_in_islam/ch2s2p2-3.htm
More Q & A Related to the Topic:
Question:
ASSALAMUALAYKUM
WA RAHMATULLAHI WA BARAKATU, WHY IS IT HARAM FOR MEN TO WEAR GOLD AND SILK ALSO
ARE THEY PERMITTED SILVER AND OTHER METALS AND STONES AND CLOTHES?
Answer:
Muslim men do not wear silk or gold as an act of obedience to God who asked us to obey prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). The prophet (pbuh) had informed Muslims that the males are not to wear silk and gold. The reason behind this prohibition is that these two materials reflect beauty, richness, and are luxurious ornaments. Muslim men are already prohibited from using any ornaments (even if not gold). The only ornament a man is allowed to wear is a ring, as long as it is not from gold. Hence, platinum or silver rings are permitted. If such rings have a stone on them, it is also allowed. But no bracelets, necklaces, etc. are allowed, because Islam considers them, along with silk, as women items. And God knows best.
Source: Islamicity.com
Question:
Why is Gold Haram for Men...is this
only Pure Gold? And where are the evidences.
Answer:
The prohibition of gold
applies whether it is pure or mixed with other metals. As to silk, only natural
silk is prohibited. Synthetic silk is allowed. Muslim men do not wear
silk or gold as an act of obedience to God who asked us to obey prophet
Muhammad (peace be upon him). The prophet (pbuh) had informed Muslims in the
authentic collection of the Hadiths that the males are not to wear silk and
gold. The reason behind this prohibition is that these two materials reflect
beauty, richness, and are luxurious ornaments. Muslim men are already
prohibited from using any ornaments (even if not gold). The only ornament a man
is allowed to wear is a ring, as long as it is not from gold. Hence, platinum
or silver rings are permitted. If such rings have a stone on them, it is also
allowed. But no bracelets, necklaces, etc. are allowed, because Islam considers
them, along with silk, as women items. God knows best.
Source:
IslamiCity
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Wearing Gold, Silver, Amulets…
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Q. 1) Is it allowed for men to
wear ring of silver, steel, copper and gold (or any other metal and of what weight),
if not, on what basis? |
A. 1) The use of gold and silver is impermissible and unlawful for men during prayer time or any other time. There is only permission for wearing a silver ring, weighing not more than 4.5 Mashas (67.5 grain troy). The wearing of gold is impermissible. There is nothing wrong in saying prayers if gold, silver, ornaments of these metals, rupees and coins are in the pocket. There is no harm in having a watch of which one or two parts are of silver and the rest of other metal. (Fataawa Rahimiyya vol.1 pg.140). Steel, copper, and gold are all prohibited for males.
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Q. 2) Is the ring with the name of Allah engraved or written on
it, has any "Barkat". Moreover, can we do our daily work while
wearing it? |
A. 2) There
is no doubt that anything with the name of Allah has Barkat in it. However, one
should exercise extreme precaution in respecting anything that has the name of
Allah on it. If there is fear of disrespect, it is advisable not to wear the
ring.
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Q. 3) Is necklace (chain) of any metal allowed for men? |
A. 3) No, chains are not permissible for males.
And Allah Taăla Knows Best.
Men Wearing Earrings
Posted:
16 Jamad-u-Thani 1423, 25 August 2002
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Q.) What does Islam say about men getting their ears pierced
and wearing earrings in one or both ears? |
A.) The wearing of earrings and the piercing of ears are prohibited for men.
1. Nabi (S.A.W.) cursed those women who imitate men and those men who imitate women. In another narration, Nabi (S.A.W.) cursed those men who make their outward appearance like women and those women who make their outward appearance like men.
2. Nabi (S.A.W.) cursed those men who wear the clothes of woman and those women who wear the clothes of men.
And Allah Ta'ala Knows Best.