The Book of Adornment

كتاب الزينة من السنن

Chapter 46: The Hadith of Abu Hurairah and the Differences Reported from Qatadah

Hafs Al-Laithi said

"I bear witness that 'Imran narrated to us, he said: 'The Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade wearing silk, and gold rings, and drinking from Al-Hanatim.'"

It was narrated from Abu Idris Al-Khawlani that

The Messenger of Allah [SAW] saw a man wearing a gold ring. A similar report.

Chapter 48: Description of the Ring of the Prophet [SAW]

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."

Chapter 50: Wearing an Iron Ring with Silver Twisted Around it

Iyas bin Al-Harith bin Al-Mu'aiqib narrated that his grandfather Mu'aiqib said

"The ring of the Prophet [SAW] was made of iron with silver twisted around it." He said: "And sometimes it was on my hand." And Mu'aiqib was the keeper of the ring of the Messenger of Allah [SAW].

Chapter 54: Taking Off One's Ring When Entering Al-Khala' (The Area in Which One Relieves Oneself)

It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar said

"The Prophet [SAW] used to wear a ring of gold, then he discarded it, and put on a ring of silver on which was engraved (the words): 'Muhammad Rasul Allah.' He said: 'No one else should engrave his ring with an inscription like this ring of mine.' Then he put the stone toward the palm of his hand."

It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that

The Messenger of Allah [SAW] wore a ring of gold for three days, and when his Companions saw it, gold rings became popular. Then he threw it away and we did not realize what he had done. Then he ordered that a ring of silver be made, and that (the words): "Muhammad Rasul Allah" be engraved on it. It remained on the hand of the Messenger of Allah [SAW] until he died, then on the hand of Abu Bakr until he died, then on the hand of 'Umar until he died. Then (it remained) on the hand of 'Uthman for the first six years of his duties, but when he had to write many letters, he gave it to a man from among Ansar who used to seal letters with it. Then the Ansari went out to a well belonging to 'Uthman and the ring fell. They looked for it but could not find it. He ordered that a similar ring be made and engraved (the words): "Muhammad Rasul Allah" on it.

Chapter 55: Small Bells

It was narrated that Abu Bakr bin Musa said

"I was with Salim bin 'Abdullah when Salim narrated from his father, that the Prophet [SAW] said: 'The angels do not accompany groups of people who have small bells with them.'"

Chapter 59: Mentioning the Prohibition of Shaving Part of a Boy's Head and Leaving Part

It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that

The Prophet [SAW] forbade Al-Qaza' (shaving part of the head and leaving part).

Chapter 60: Wearing One's Hair Long

It was narrated from Anas that

The hair of the Prophet [SAW] came halfway down his ears.

Chapter 64: Starting on the Right When Combing the Hair

It was narrated from 'Aishah that

The Messenger of Allah [SAW] liked to start on the right whenever possible; when purifying himself, when putting on his shoes, and when combing his hair.

Chapter 70: Cursing the Woman Who Fixes Hair Extensions

It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that

The Messenger of Allah [SAW] cursed the woman who affixes hair extensions.

Chapter 73: Cursing Al-Mutanammisat (The Women That Have Their Eyebrows Plucked) and Who Have Their Teeth Separated

It was narrated that 'Abdullah said

"May Allah curse Al-Mutanammisat and who have their teeth separated. Shall I not curse those whom the Messenger of Allah [SAW] cursed?"

It was narrated that 'Abdullah said

"The Messenger of Allah [SAW] cursed the women who do tattoos, those who have their teeth separated and Al-Mutanammisat who change the creation of Allah, the Mighty and Sublime."

Chapter 75: Perfume

It was narrated that Zainab, the wife of 'Abdullah, said

"The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'If one of you (women) wants to attend 'Isha' (prayer). Let her not touch any perfume.'"

It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that

The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: "Any woman who has been perfumed with incense should not attend 'Isha' the later with us."

Chapter 78: Prohibition on Wearing Gold Rings

'Ali said

"The Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade me from wearing gold rings, and from garments of Al-Qassi, and garments dyed with safflower, and reciting Qur'an while bowing."

It was narrated that 'Ali said

"The Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade me from reciting Qur'an while bowing."

Chapter 79: Description of the Ring of the Prophet [SAW] and its Inscription

It was narrated from Anas that

The Prophet [SAW] put on a silver ring with and Ethiopian stone (Fass), on which the inscription was: "Muhammad Rasul Allah."

Chapter 80: Where the Ring is to be Worn

It was narrated from Anas that

The Prophet [SAW] used to wear his ring on his right hand.

Chapter 81: Where the Stone (Fass) is to be Worn

It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar said

"The Prophet [SAW] wore a ring of gold, then he discarded it and wore a ring of silver on which were engraved (the words) 'Muhammad Rasul Allah.' Then he said: 'No one should copy this inscription of mine.' And he wore the stone (Fass) toward his palm."