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5164. It was narrated from 'Arfajah bin As'ad, that his nose was cut off at the battle of Al-Kulâb during the Jâhiliyyah, so he wore a nose made of silver, but it began to rot, so the Prophet ﷺ told him to wear a nose made of gold. (Hasan)
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1. We learn that for men, the use of gold as adornment is forbidden; but it is permissible by way of necessity.
2. 'The Battle of Kulâb': The Kulâb was the name of a well or a spring. A fierce battle had taken place there, during the period of Ignorance.