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Fatwa ID: 87680
Title: Is it OK to wear a Swiss watch?
Category: Varieties
Scholar: Dr. Hatem al-Haj
Date: 11/07/2012

Question

Alsalamu alykum. 

Is it OK to wear a Swiss watch which contains the Swiss symbol on it? The symbol is the plus sign on the Swiss flag and it is part of the company's logo. Or is this considered as wearing a cross? Jazak Allah khair.


Answer

In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Grantor of Mercy

All praise belongs to Allah, and may prayers and peace be upon Allah’s final Messenger.

The majority indicated that wearing clothes that have crosses is disliked. In one position in the Hanbali madh-hab it is forbidden. The latter position is stronger when that cross is obvious and may cause people to question your religion. The majority may have meant the smaller print on clothes.

This symbol in Swiss watches is very small and not obvious, therefore it is only disliked to wear it.

Allah knows best. 

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