❖ Wearing a Watch During the Mourning Period (Ḥidād) ❖
This response is derived from the book “500 Questions and Answers for Women,” which includes the fatwas of the Scholars of the Haramain, translated by Hafiz Abdullah Saleem.
❖ Question:
Is it permissible for a woman to wear a watch during the mourning period (ḥidād) if the sole purpose is to check the time and not for adornment or beautification?
❖ Answer:
Yes, it is permissible, because the ruling is based on intention. If the intention is merely to tell the time and not for beautification, then wearing a watch is allowed.
However, it is preferable not to wear it, as a watch resembles a piece of jewelry in appearance.
(Former Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia – Shaykh Ibn Bāz رحمه الله)
