Those who permitted women to wear silk

Alqamah reports concerning Sayyiduna Ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) that he was asked about gold and silk (for use) by women. He replied: "Women are your playthings, so adorn them with whatever you wish."

It is narrated from Mujahid, who said: Women have been given permission for (using) silk and gold. Then he recited this verse: "Is one who is brought up among ornaments, and who is not clear in dispute?" [al-Zukhruf: 18]

It is narrated from Sayyiduna Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) that Ukaydir of Dumah gave the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) a silk cloth as a gift, and he (peace and blessings be upon him) gave that cloth to Sayyiduna Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) and said: "Cut it up into head-coverings and distribute them among the women."

It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Musa (may Allah be pleased with him), who said: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said concerning silk and gold: "They are forbidden for the men of my Ummah and lawful for their women."

It is narrated from Sayyiduna Anas (may Allah be pleased with him), who said: I saw Sayyidah Zaynab, daughter of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), wearing a shirt of pure silk.

It is narrated from Maymun bin Mihran, who said: There is no harm in brocade and silk for women. What is disliked for them is only the cloth that reveals (the limbs) or is (very) thin.

It is narrated from Abu Ja'far, who said: I certainly clothe my daughters in silk, and I adorn them with gold jewellery.