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Heri Mahbub Nugraha
Revealing the deep meaning behind the Prophet's silver ring which is not just jewelry, but a symbol of the prophetic message. A simple ring bears witness to the history of the spread of Islam to various countries.
Kordoba Cordoba - On a quiet morning in Medina, the rays of the sun fourteen centuries ago reflected gently on the sparkling silver surface of the hand of Rasulullah ﷺ. A small ring, simple but full of meaning, was wrapped around his little finger.
On Habasyah's stone, three lines of words were engraved that shook human history:
Muhammad,
the Messenger
of Allah
from [Ibn Umar] he said: "The engraving on the ring of Rasulullah sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam reads 'Muhammad Rasulullah'." (HR. An-Nasa'i)
The carving is not just a name. It is a declaration from heaven on earth—that the prophetic message has been completed, and God's final messenger has been sent to all the worlds.
Every scratch on the ring holds light, a witness to how the Prophet ﷺ brought great trust, not just to one people, but to all mankind.
The ring is not jewelry. It is the seal of the apostleship , a symbol of a responsibility that is never light. When the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) wanted to send letters to kings and world leaders, he was told that they would only accept official letters with a stamp.
So, with great wisdom, he made this ring — not from luxurious gold, but from simple silver, as if to remind us that glory is not in material things, but in meaning.
And from that moment on, every letter that came out of his hand carried the imprint of that engraving — Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah — a sign of truth that no one on earth could deny.
Have you ever had a ring engraved with a name — your own or a loved one's? Apparently, the Prophet also had a similar ring! Not from gold, but from silver , with stones from Habasyah (now Ethiopia).
from [Anas] said: "The Prophet sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam wore a ring of silver, the ring was from Habsyah and was engraved with the words 'Muhammad Rasulullah'." (HR. An-Nasa'i)
On the ring are engraved three lines:
"Muhammad"
"Apostle"
"Allah"
This ring is not merely jewelry or a status symbol, but rather an official seal . According to tradition, when the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was about to write a letter to a non-Arab nation (ajam), he was reminded that the letter would not be accepted unless it was stamped with a seal. So he used this ring as a stamp. (Narrated by Tirmidhi)
from [Anas] he said: "The Messenger of Allah intended to write a letter to (the King of) Rum, the companions then said: "They do not want to read a letter unless there is a stamp in it." He then took a silver ring, and as if I saw the whiteness of the ring circled on his hand. And on the ring was written 'Muhammad Rasulullah' ."
The Prophet's ring was not just for beauty—it served as an authentic seal of his own mark. In that era, letters between kingdoms or between tribes were usually rejected if they did not have a reliable stamp or seal.
With this ring, the Prophet ﷺ provided a guarantee of the authenticity of his letters.
Apart from that, the name inscription on the ring strengthens his identity as the Apostle and Messenger of Allah . Imagine, a simple ring is a witness that his preaching was not random, but a mission strengthened by symbols of truth.
Location of the Prophet Muhammad's Ring : Little Finger of the Left Hand
Regarding the position of the Prophet Muhammad's ring, a narration from Anas bin Malik radhiyallahu 'anhu states:
"The Prophet's ring was on the little finger of his left hand." (Narrated by Muslim no. 2095)
Anas showed his left little finger when answering a question about the position of the Prophet's ring.
Imam Nawawi (may Allah have mercy on him) emphasized that scholars agree that men's rings should be worn on the little finger . Women can wear rings on any finger. (Syarh Sahih Muslim 14:65)
The wisdom of choosing the little finger is so that the ring is on the very edge, so that it does not interfere with hand activities , and avoids harassment or inappropriate touching.
1. Identity of Da'wah
With the stamp of the name "Muhammad Rasul Allah", the ring becomes an authentic symbol that immediately shows who sent the letter.
2. Does not interfere with activities.
Because it is worn on the little finger, the ring does not experience much friction with other objects and does not interfere with hand movements during preaching or daily activities.
3. Symbol of Humility
The fact that the Prophet's ring was not made of gold—but of silver and natural stones—depicts his simplicity, not luxury.
4. The legacy of Sharia & Sunnah
By emulating the position and type of his ring, Muslims are inspired to practice their worship and daily life following his minor sunnah.
The Prophet Muhammad's ring is a brief but meaningful legacy. More than just a name engraved on it, it is a seal of his da'wah, a symbol of his identity, and a symbolic symbol of his mission. Its form is simple, its placement discreet, yet its function is monumental.
If you want to understand things like "Rasulullah's ring," "Prophet Muhammad's ring," "position of the Prophet's ring" , then this article will be appropriate according to its source from Syamail Muhammadiyah, Cordoba publisher.
Hopefully, this article will help you understand the other side of the ring and the noble purpose of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), and inspire you to emulate this sunnah which has great value.
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Wallahu'alam
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