Sahih al-Bukhari Hadith 646 – Volume 8, Book 78

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Volume 8, Book 78, Number 646:
Narrated Ibn 'Umar:
Allah's Apostle had a gold ring made for himself, and he used to wear it with the stone towards the
inner part of his hand. Consequently, the people had similar rings made for themselves. Afterwards
the Prophet; sat on the pulpit and took it off, saying, "I used to wear this ring and keep its stone to –
wards the palm of my hand." He then threw it away and said, "By Allah, I will never wear it." There –
fore all the people threw away their rings as well.