Rings and anklets

· 23 Jumada II 1444 AH1 min readEnglish
Appearance And Attire

Question

Can a woman wear rings on the fingers of both hands? Is a woman allowed to wear an anklet ?

Answer

1. We, as men, have been prohibited from wearing rings on the index or middle finger. However, we haven’t found any prohibition that prevents a female from wearing a ring on both hands. Rasulullah Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam wore a ring on his right rand which indicates that males should only wear a ring on one hand, with the proviso that it does not weigh more than 4.374g, and it is made of pure silver.

2. It is not permissible for females to wear anklets. Women have been commanded to don the Hijaab and refrain from any such action which is a means of indecency. Wearing an anklet is a means of indecency, which many a times results in Fitnah. It is also against the commands of Hijaab to wear an anklet hence, its usage will be impermissible.

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

Re:- Kitaabun Nawaazil Pg. 457 Vol.15

Re:– Fataawa Haqqaniyyah Pg.411 Vol.2

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Mufti Mohammed Desai
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