Is it permissible to wear gold watches or watches that are yellow, resembling the color of gold?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
It is permissible for women to wear watches made of gold or plated with it, but it is not permissible for men to do so. If the watch resembles gold but is not made of it, it is preferable for a man to avoid it, in order to avoid suspicion.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
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