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Sunan an-Nasai 5168 — Gold Ring, Al-Qassi, Al-Mitharah, and Al-Ji'ah

Gold Rings

Ali Gold Ring Hadith: Four Named Prohibitions

Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 5168

أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ الْمُبَارَكِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ آدَمَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَمَّارُ بْنُ رُزَيْقٍ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ صَعْصَعَةَ بْنِ صُوحَانَ، عَنْ عَلِيٍّ، قَالَ نَهَانِي رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَنْ حَلْقَةِ الذَّهَبِ وَالْقَسِّيِّ وَالْمِيثَرَةِ وَالْجِعَةِ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الَّذِي قَبْلَهُ أَشْبَهُ بِالصَّوَابِ ‏.‏

It was narrated that 'Ali said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade me (to wear) gold rings and Al-Qassi, Al-Mitharah, and Al-Ji'ah."

Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5168In-book reference : Book 48, Hadith 129English translation : Vol. 6, Book 48, Hadith 5171

Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 5168

This Ali gold ring hadith reports four named prohibitions: a gold ring, Al-Qassi, Al-Mitharah, and Al-Ji'ah. The narration says, “forbade me,” so the explanation should reflect that wording and not change it into a wider sentence unless another text is being discussed separately. The value of this report is in its clear list. It reminds readers that some Hadiths give guidance in a compact form. People searching “gold ring hadith Ali” or “Al-Qassi hadith” are often looking for this type of wording. The right way to present it is to say what the report says, without adding details about items that are not explained here.

What we learn from this hadith

  • Ali says the Messenger of Allah forbade him from these items.
  • The report names a gold ring first in the list.
  • Al-Qassi, Al-Mitharah, and Al-Ji'ah are also mentioned.
  • The explanation should keep the wording “forbade me” in view.

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