What is the ruling on gifting or wearing golden pieces of jewelry inscribed with Ayatul-Kursi or the name of Allah (lafz al-jalalah), or those shaped like a hand, an eye, a heart, or a blue bead, and what should a Muslim do if gifted with them?
Firstly: It is not permissible to engrave Ayat al-Kursi (the Throne Verse) or the word "Allah" (the Glorious Name) on gold that is worn as an adornment. This is because it involves disrespect and resembles some People of the Book in their veneration of their crosses, except for what has been explicitly permitted, such as engraving a name or a meaningful phrase on a ring. The Permanent Committee for Issuing Fatwas has ruled that it is not permissible to sell jewelry inscribed with the Glorious Name unless the inscription is removed. This is because the purpose of wearing such items is an imitation of Christians and Jews in displaying what they venerate, which could lead to the degradation of the Glorious Name.
Secondly: It is permissible to wear gold if it is in the shape of a heart, but it is not permissible to wear it if it is in the shape of a hand (Hamsa), an eye, or a blue bead. This is because such shapes are often associated with the belief in warding off the evil eye or bringing good luck, which falls under the category of forbidden amulets. If someone receives gold with these prohibited shapes, they should not wear it. Instead, they should sell it after obliterating its original features, meaning it should be melted down and recast into a new form.
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