For women in Islam, wearing rings is permissible on any finger. For men, it's Sunnah (recommended) to wear it on the little finger.
Ring Wearing in Islam: Gender Differences
While the Quran does not explicitly address ring-wearing, Islamic scholars have derived guidelines based on the Prophet Muhammad's (peace be upon him) practices (Sunnah) and interpretations of Islamic law.
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Women: Islamic scholars agree that women can wear rings on any finger they choose. This includes the thumb, index, middle, ring, or little finger. There are no restrictions based on Islamic teachings.
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Men: The consensus among scholars is that it is Sunnah for men to wear rings on their little (pinky) finger. It is generally discouraged for men to wear rings on the index or middle fingers, although some scholars hold differing opinions.
Reasoning Behind the Guidelines
The reasoning behind these guidelines is primarily based on following the Sunnah and avoiding imitating practices considered specific to other groups or contrary to Islamic values.
Summary
In summary, women in Islam have the freedom to wear rings on any finger, while men are advised to wear them on the little finger, based on interpretations of the Sunnah.
