Are Diamond Rings Permissible for Males?
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick
Question
What is the ruling on diamond rings for males?
Answer
In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin.
It is permissible for men to wear diamond rings as long as the ring is not made of gold, does not resemble women’s rings, or symbols that are antithetical to Islam. However, there are important considerations to keep in mind:
- Avoiding Imitation: Men should avoid wearing diamond rings with the intention of imitating non-Muslims, such as actors or public figures, as it is prohibited to imitate those who do not follow Islam.
- Avoiding Pride and Extravagance: It is also impermissible to wear a diamond ring out of pride or to show off, as this can break the hearts of the poor and goes against the humble example set by the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) and his Companions.
Given these considerations, it is better for a Muslim man to wear a silver ring, thereby following the Sunna and avoiding spending excessively on items that do not bring benefit in this life or the next. [Nawawi, al-Majmu‘]
I pray this is of benefit and that Allah guides us all.
[Shaykh] Irshaad Sedick
Checked and Approved by Shaykh Muhammad Abu Bakr Ba-Dhib
Shaykh Irshaad Sedick was raised in South Africa in a traditional Muslim family. He graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah in Strand, Western Cape, under the guidance of the late world-renowned scholar Shaykh Taha Karaan.
Shaykh Irshaad received Ijaza from many luminaries of the Islamic world, including Shaykh Taha Karaan, Mawlana Yusuf Karaan, and Mawlana Abdul Hafeez Makki, among others.
He is the author of the text “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?” He has served as the Director of the Discover Islam Centre and Al Jeem Foundation. For the last five years till present, he has served as the Khatib of Masjid Ar-Rashideen, Mowbray, Cape Town.
Shaykh Irshaad has thirteen years of teaching experience at some of the leading Islamic institutes in Cape Town). He is currently building an Islamic online learning and media platform called ‘Isnad Academy’ and has completed his Master’s degree in the study of Islam at the University of Johannesburg. He has a keen interest in healthy living and fitness.
