Is it permissible for a father to give away everything he owns to someone before his death?
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: What are the limits of a permissible gift? In other words, is it permissible for a father to give away everything he owns to someone before his death?
Answer:
It is not permissible for him to give away all his wealth and sit without any money. It is not permissible for him to sit without money. He should give his wealth but keep enough money to suffice him. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: What are the limits of a permissible gift? In other words, is it permissible for a father to give away everything he owns to someone before his death?
Answer:
It is not permissible for him to give away all his wealth and sit without any money. It is not permissible for him to sit without money. He should give his wealth but keep enough money to suffice him. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [2164 -3022] هل يجوز للأب أن يعطي كل ما يملك لِأَحَدٍ قبل وفاته؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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