Q: Is it
permissible for women to wear gold?
I believe I have heard a Hadith stating that the Messenger (peace be upon him) prohibited gold for women. Please, advise.
A:
It is not Haram (prohibited) for women to wear gold. It was narrated by
Abu Musa Al-Ash`ary (Part No. 17; Page No. 137) (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace be upon him) stated:
Gold and silk are permitted for the female of our Ummah and prohibited for its male.
(Narrated by
Ahmad,
Al-Nasa'y,
Al-Tirmidhy who ranked it as Sahih (authentic)] It was also collected by
Abu Dawud, and
Al-Hakim who ranked it as Sahih (authentic). It was also collected by
Al-Tabarany and
Ibn Hazm ranked it as Sahih (authentic).
May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.