Men wearing gold-plated watches

· 12 Jumada I 1439 AH1 min readEnglish
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Question

Is it permissible for men to wear a watch that has a case and dial made of stainless steel, however it's hands and hour markers are gold plated? Does it make a difference if another watch has hands and hour markers that are rose gold plated?

Answer

Yes, it is permissible.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

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Q: Is it permissible for men to wear watches that have a full stainless steel case and bracelet but the hour markers are made of white gold? Is it permissible to buy and sell such watches?

A:

1. A male should refrain from wearing this type of watch.

2. If it is for women, then it is permissible.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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