As for decorating the military belt (minṭaqa) with silver, together with other war-gear such as the helmet (khūdha), cuirass (jawshan), head-piece (khūda), and greaves (rān),
170 – and the like of these items of battle dress—the scholars hold two different opinions, unlike the tack of horses such as the saddle and bridle.
171 – They likewise disagreed over gold ornamentation:
• Some maintained that none of it is permissible at all.
• Others allowed any small, broken pieces of gold without restriction.
• Another view permitted it on weaponry in general.
• Yet another restricted the concession to the sword alone.
172 – All four of these opinions are found within the school of Aḥmad and others.
173 – Al-Tirmidhī records a singular hadith stating that the Prophet ﷺ’s sword contained both gold and silver.