48/45. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 5186 — Gold Rings Forbidden
The Hadith of Abu Hurairah and the Differences Reported from Qatadah
Hadith About Wearing Gold Rings in Islam
Sunan an-Nasai : 5186
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 5186
أَخْبَرَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ حَفْصٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي قَالَ، حَدَّثَنَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ، عَنِ الْحَجَّاجِ، - هُوَ ابْنُ الْحَجَّاجِ - عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الْمَلِكِ بْنِ عُبَيْدٍ، عَنْ بَشِيرِ بْنِ نَهِيكٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ نَهَانِي رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَنْ تَخَتُّمِ الذَّهَبِ .
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade me to wear gold rings."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5186In-book reference : Book 48, Hadith 147English translation : Vol. 6, Book 48, Hadith 5189
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 5186
This hadith about wearing gold rings is direct and easy to understand. Abu Hurairah said that the Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade him to wear gold rings. The wording does not list other clothing, fabrics, or prayer actions. Its core topic is gold rings. Many people search for Islamic ruling on gold rings or Prophet forbade gold rings hadith, and this report is one of the clear narrations on that subject. The best way to read it is with simple obedience: when the Messenger [SAW] forbids something in the report, a believer treats it seriously. The text itself keeps the focus on wearing gold rings.
What we learn from this hadith
- The prohibition here is stated plainly: wearing gold rings was forbidden.
- The report is specific and should not be mixed with unrelated topics.
- A direct prophetic instruction deserves careful attention.
- The hadith teaches restraint in personal adornment.
