Wearing Rings
Total Hadiths 93
Prophetic Traditions and Insights on Wearing Rings in Islam
According to Islamic scholars, these authentic narrations offer valuable insights into the Prophet's guidance regarding jewelry and marriage gifts. The traditions show that Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) wore a silver ring with a silver stone, and the distinct glitter of his ring was fondly remembered by his companions during late-night prayers. While the Prophet once discarded a silver ring to guide his companions' behavior, the wearing of silver rings remains a recognized sunnah. Additionally, these text examples highlight the social and legal value of rings in daily life. For instance, when a companion lacked wealth for marriage, the Prophet advised him to find a bridal gift, or Mahr, even if it was only a simple iron ring, showing that even modest items carry significant value in Islamic traditions.
وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بِشْرٍ، ح وَحَدَّثَنِيهِ زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدُ بْنُ الْحَارِثِ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا سَهْلُ، بْنُ عُثْمَانَ حَدَّثَنَا عُقْبَةُ بْنُ خَالِدٍ، كُلُّهُمْ عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِهَذَا الْحَدِيثِ فِي خَاتِمِ الذَّهَبِ وَزَادَ فِي حَدِيثِ عُقْبَةَ بْنِ خَالِدٍ وَجَعَلَهُ فِي يَدِهِ الْيُمْنَى .
This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Ibn 'Umar through other chains of transmitters but with a slight variation of wording.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 2091bIn-book reference : Book 37, Hadith 89USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 24, Hadith 5211
وَحَدَّثَنِيهِ أَحْمَدُ بْنُ عَبْدَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَارِثِ، حَدَّثَنَا أَيُّوبُ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ، إِسْحَاقَ الْمُسَيَّبِيُّ حَدَّثَنَا أَنَسٌ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ عِيَاضٍ - عَنْ مُوسَى بْنِ عُقْبَةَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ، بْنُ عَبَّادٍ حَدَّثَنَا حَاتِمٌ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا هَارُونُ الأَيْلِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، كُلُّهُمْ عَنْ أُسَامَةَ، جَمَاعَتُهُمْ عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فِي خَاتِمِ الذَّهَبِ . نَحْوَ حَدِيثِ اللَّيْثِ .
This hadith has also been likewise narrated on the authority of Ibn 'Umar through several other chains of transmitters.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 2091cIn-book reference : Book 37, Hadith 90USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 24, Hadith 5211
وَحَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ حَنْبَلٍ، وَأَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ وَزُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ قَالُوا حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ، - يَعْنُونَ ابْنَ عُلَيَّةَ - عَنْ عَبْدِ الْعَزِيزِ بْنِ صُهَيْبٍ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِهَذَا وَلَمْ يَذْكُرْ فِي الْحَدِيثِ مُحَمَّدٌ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ .
This hadith has been reported on the authority of Anas through another chain of transmitters but there is no mention of the words (Muhammad, Messenger of Allah) in it.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 2092bIn-book reference : Book 37, Hadith 94USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 24, Hadith 5215
حَدَّثَنَا عُقْبَةُ بْنُ مُكْرَمٍ الْعَمِّيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَاصِمٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ جُرَيْجٍ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ مِثْلَهُ .
A hadith like this has been reported on the authority of Ibn Juraij with the same chain of transmitters.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 2093cIn-book reference : Book 37, Hadith 100USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 24, Hadith 5221
أَخْبَرَنَا الْعَبَّاسُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الْعَظِيمِ الْعَنْبَرِيُّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عُثْمَانُ بْنُ عُمَرَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يُونُسُ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم اتَّخَذَ خَاتَمًا مِنْ وَرِقٍ فَصُّهُ حَبَشِيٌّ وَنُقِشَ فِيهِ مُحَمَّدٌ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ .
It was narrated from Anas that : The Prophet [SAW] wore a ring of silver with an Ethiopian stone (Fass), on which was inscribed (the phrase): "Muhammad Rasul Allah (Muhammad the Messenger of Allah)."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5196In-book reference : Book 48, Hadith 157English translation : Vol. 6, Book 48, Hadith 5199
أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبَّادُ بْنُ مُوسَى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا طَلْحَةُ بْنُ يَحْيَى، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي يُونُسُ بْنُ يَزِيدَ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، قَالَ كَانَ لِرَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم خَاتَمُ فِضَّةٍ يَتَخَتَّمُ بِهِ فِي يَمِينِهِ فَصُّهُ حَبَشِيٌّ يَجْعَلُ فَصَّهُ مِمَّا يَلِي كَفَّهُ .
It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] had a ring of silver which he wore on his right hand. It had an Ethiopian stone (Fass), and he used to wear the stone (Fass) next to his palm."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5197In-book reference : Book 48, Hadith 158English translation : Vol. 6, Book 48, Hadith 5200
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 .
It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said: "The ring of the Messenger of Allah [SAW] was of silver and its stone (Fass) was made of silver too."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5198In-book reference : Book 48, Hadith 159English translation : Vol. 6, Book 48, Hadith 5201
أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أُمَيَّةُ بْنُ بِسْطَامٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مُعْتَمِرٌ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ حُمَيْدًا، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ خَاتَمُهُ مِنْ وَرِقٍ فَصُّهُ مِنْهُ .
It was narrated from Anas that: The Prophet's ring was made of silver and its stone (Fass) was made of silver too.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5199In-book reference : Book 48, Hadith 160English translation : Vol. 6, Book 48, Hadith 5202
أَخْبَرَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مُوسَى بْنُ دَاوُدَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا زُهَيْرُ بْنُ مُعَاوِيَةَ، عَنْ حُمَيْدٍ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، قَالَ كَانَ خَاتَمُ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم مِنْ فِضَّةٍ فَصُّهُ مِنْهُ .
It was narrated that Anas said: "The ring of the Prophet [SAW] was made of silver and its stone (Fass) was made of silver too."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5200In-book reference : Book 48, Hadith 161English translation : Vol. 6, Book 48, Hadith 5203
أَخْبَرَنَا حُمَيْدُ بْنُ مَسْعَدَةَ، عَنْ بِشْرٍ، - وَهُوَ ابْنُ الْمُفَضَّلِ - قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، قَالَ أَرَادَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنْ يَكْتُبَ إِلَى الرُّومِ فَقَالُوا إِنَّهُمْ لاَ يَقْرَءُونَ كِتَابًا إِلاَّ مَخْتُومًا . فَاتَّخَذَ خَاتَمًا مِنْ فِضَّةٍ كَأَنِّي أَنْظُرُ إِلَى بَيَاضِهِ فِي يَدِهِ وَنُقِشَ فِيهِ مُحَمَّدٌ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ .
It was narrated that Anas said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] wanted to write to the Romans, but they (the Companions) said: 'They do not read any letter unless it has a seal.' So he took a ring of silver, and it is as if I can see its whiteness on his hand, and on it were engraved (the words): "Muhammad Rasul Allah (Muhammad the Messenger of Allah)."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5201In-book reference : Book 48, Hadith 162English translation : Vol. 6, Book 48, Hadith 5204
