Is it permissible for a man to wear a silver chain, and what is the lawful adornment for a man if the silver chain is forbidden?
A man is prohibited from wearing a silver chain for two reasons: First, imitating women in dress and adornment. The ruling on this varies according to the custom of the people of each country, provided that it is not something associated with people of sinfulness. Second, because the chain is made of silver, the majority of scholars have prohibited men from adorning themselves with silver, except for what has been exempted, such as a ring and the like. The general principle regarding adornment is that it is commendable, and each person has their appropriate adornment. It is forbidden for men to imitate women in what is specific to them.
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