Fatwa ID: 04444
Answered by: Maulana Tammim Tharik Mohamadou
Question:
I was asked about the weight of the ring for men, one mithqal.
I found that to be 4.374 grams. Any further details?
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Answer:
Indeed, the ring worn by a man cannot weigh more than a mithqal. [1][2]
Now, the question is how much is the weight of a mithqal? It is said that one mithqal is equal to 100 seeds of barley. [3][4]
Even though in other schools of thought the reference may be different.
How much is the weight of a barley seed? Here as well, there are many views, and the currently prevalent view is that you mentioned in your query. [5]
Only Allah knows best
Written by Maulana Tammim Tharik Mohamadou
Checked and approved by Mufti Mohammed Tosir Miah
Darul Ifta Birmingham
References
[1] |
Mufti Mohammed Tosir Miah, "Darul Iftaa Birmingham," [Online]. Available: http://daruliftabirmingham.co.uk/can-men-wear-rings-where-the-silver-is-more-than-4-86g/. [Accessed 25 10 2020]. |
[2] |
مجموعة من المؤلفين, "كتاب الموسوعة الفقهية الكويتية," [Online]. Available: https://al-maktaba.org/book/11430/6335#p4. [Accessed 25 10 2020]. |
[3] |
ابن عابدين, "كتاب الدر المختار وحاشية ابن عابدين رد المحتار," [Online]. Available: https://al-maktaba.org/book/21613/952#p1. [Accessed 25 10 2020]. |
[4] |
مجموعة من المؤلفين, "كتاب الفتاوى الهندية," [Online]. Available: https://al-maktaba.org/book/21640/177#p2. [Accessed 25 10 2020]. |
[5] |
Darul Ifta Deoband, "Darul Ifta Deoband," [Online]. Available: https://darulifta-deoband.com/home/en/qa/40256. [Accessed 25 10 2020]. |