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What is the permissible weight of a silver ring for men?

Published as The Weight Of The Ring Of A Male

· 15 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1443 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

What is the permissible weight of a silver ring for men?

Answer

According to the Shar’ee measure, the maximum weight allowed for a silver ring for males is one Mithqaal. One Mithqaal is equivalent to 4.374 grams, hence the weight of the ring should not be more than 4.374 grams.

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

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