The Prophet Muhammad wore a carnelian and silver ring on his right hand and said: Aqeeq - Agate / CarnelianĪgate and Carnelian are both forms of chalcedony quartz with the orange to red carnelian the gemstone most often associated with Islam. The spiritual and health benefits of wearing gemstones is also a matter for argument but so long as they are not worshipped or treated as idols it will not be shirk. Whether wearing gemstones is considered sunnah, halal or haram is something to be discussed with knowledgeable Imams, Alims or Mujtahids but we have a list of gemstones with historical and cultural connections to Islam that we would like to share. Most Islamic scholars would agree that the Holy Prophet (PBUH) wore at least one gemstone ring and that is was probably agate or carnelian but why He wore it and its importance is a matter for discussion. As with any diverse community with a wide variety in geography, culture, ethnicity and age-groups, the position of gemstones and Islam is not straightforward.

Ruby & sapphire stone