<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br> 1) Eating and drinking in gold and silver vessels is a major sin. This is for the disbelievers in the worldly life and for the believers in the Hereafter, as recompense for their compliance with the Prophet’s command.<br> 2) When a Muslim learns about a Shariah ruling, he should comply with it. He should accustom himself to submitting to the commands of Allah Almighty and the commands of His Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him). This is a sign of true belief.<br> A great benefit:<br> The erudite scholar Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah mentioned a valuable insight on the wisdom behind prohibiting eating and drinking in gold and silver vessels. In Zād al-Ma‘ād Fi Hady Khayr al-‘Ibād, he said:<br> “It is said that the reason is the waste of money; it is said the reason lies in pride and boastfulness; and it is said that the reason is saddening the hearts of the poor and needy. However, the right opinion is that the reason - and Allah knows best - is the effect of using these vessels on the heart and putting it into a state that clearly contradicts servitude to Allah. That is why the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) explained that they are for the disbelievers in this world, as they have no share in servitude to their Lord whereby they can attain bliss in the Hereafter. Hence, it is not appropriate for the servants of Allah to use these in the worldly life. Rather, they are to be used by those who departed from servitude to Him and are content with this world and prefer it to the Hereafter.” End of quote, abbreviated.<br> Look, dear brother, how the scholar of monotheism and the Sunnah linked the monotheistic belief and understanding, the command and the Shariah, and the outward and inward! Yet only those who adhere to the Prophet’s and the Companions’ way are guided to such deep understanding of the Shariah texts. May Allah make us among those who follow and support his way.<br> <br> <br> <br> <b>Words in the Hadith:</b><br> Brocade: a type of fine clothing.