Question: What is the ruling on wearing a ring on the middle and index fingers?
Answer: It is prohibited for men to wear a ring on the middle and index fingers. This is mentioned in Sahih Muslim, where Abu Burda (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) said: “The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) forbade me from wearing a ring on these two fingers,” and he pointed to the middle and the finger next to the thumb (index finger) (Sahih Muslim: 5493).
This prohibition is specifically for men, but women are allowed to wear rings on all their fingers. Imam Nawawi (may Allah have mercy on him) mentioned that it is agreed upon by scholars that the Sunnah is for men to wear a ring on the little finger, while women can wear rings on all their fingers.
Sheikh Maqbool Ahmed Salafi Jeddah Dawah Center, Hayy Al-Salamah – Saudi Arabia
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