Some gas stations give a box of tissues to those who refuel from them; what is the ruling of the Shari'ah on this?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: Some gas stations give a box of tissues to those who refuel from them for a set amount, and they may give two boxes to those who refuel for double the amount. Also, some car oil change shops wash a car for free if it is not from their own customers. Is there any harm in this?
Answer:
Yes, the one that involves harm is that it takes customers away from other stations that do not offer any prizes. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade intercepting travelers and forbade selling to the resident on behalf of the nomad. All of this is to prevent harm to others. Therefore, it is not permissible to offer these prizes, because they take customers away from other stations and harm the Muslims.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: Some gas stations give a box of tissues to those who refuel from them for a set amount, and they may give two boxes to those who refuel for double the amount. Also, some car oil change shops wash a car for free if it is not from their own customers. Is there any harm in this?
Answer:
Yes, the one that involves harm is that it takes customers away from other stations that do not offer any prizes. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade intercepting travelers and forbade selling to the resident on behalf of the nomad. All of this is to prevent harm to others. Therefore, it is not permissible to offer these prizes, because they take customers away from other stations and harm the Muslims.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [2264 -2802] بعض محطات البترول تعطي علبة مناديل لمن عبَّأ من عندها، ما حكم الشرع في ذلك؟ — youtube.com
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