24/1. Chapter:
Jami at-Tirmidhi 1720 — Gold and Silk Ruling
What has Been Related About Silk And Gold
Hadith About Gold and Silk for Men and Women
Jami at-Tirmidhi : 1720
Jami at-TirmidhiHadith Number 1720
حَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ مَنْصُورٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عُمَرَ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ أَبِي هِنْدٍ، عَنْ أَبِي مُوسَى الأَشْعَرِيِّ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " حُرِّمَ لِبَاسُ الْحَرِيرِ وَالذَّهَبِ عَلَى ذُكُورِ أُمَّتِي وَأُحِلَّ لإِنَاثِهِمْ " . قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ عُمَرَ وَعَلِيٍّ وَعُقْبَةَ بْنِ عَامِرٍ وَأَنَسٍ وَحُذَيْفَةَ وَأُمِّ هَانِئٍ وَعَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو وَعِمْرَانَ بْنِ حُصَيْنٍ وَعَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ الزُّبَيْرِ وَجَابِرٍ وَأَبِي رَيْحَانَةَ وَابْنِ عُمَرَ وَوَاثِلَةَ بْنِ الأَسْقَعِ . وَحَدِيثُ أَبِي مُوسَى حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ .
Abu Musa Al-Ash'ari Narrated from:
The Messenger Of Allah (ﷺ) Said: "Wearing Silk And Gold Has Made Unlawful For The Males Of My Ummah And Lawful For Its Females. [Abu 'Eisa Said:] There Are Narrations On This Topic From 'Umar, 'Ali, 'Uqbah Bin 'Amir, Anas, Umm Hani, Hudhaifah, 'Abdullah Bin 'Amr, 'Imran Bin Husain, 'Abdullah Bin Az-Zubair, Jabir, Abu Raihanah, Ibn 'Umar, Al-Bara', And Wathilah Bin Al-Asqa', And This Hadith Is Hasan Sahih.
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1720In-book reference : Book 24, Hadith 1English translation : Vol. 3, Book 22, Hadith 1720
Summary of Jami at-Tirmidhi Hadith 1720
This hadith about gold and silk for men and women states a clear ruling in the words of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم. Abu Musa al-Ashari narrated that wearing silk and gold was made unlawful for the males of the Ummah and lawful for its females. The hadith is direct, so the explanation should not add extra cases that are not mentioned in the text. The main search phrase, gold and silk haram for men hadith, points to this narration. It teaches that clothing and adornment are also part of religious guidance. A believer should respect the limits stated in the prophetic wording.
What we learn from this hadith
- Silk and gold are stated as unlawful for males of the Ummah.
- The same items are stated as lawful for females of the Ummah.
- Adornment and dress can fall under prophetic guidance.
- The wording should be followed without adding unrelated details.
