What is the ruling on gifts distributed to attract customers?
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Question:
The questioner says: I stop at some gas stations out of necessity. When I fill up from them, they give me a gift, which is a box of tissues. We were told that Shaykh Salih (may Allah guide him) holds that this action is not prescribed. Is what they mentioned correct?
Answer:
Yes, yes. This means that they encourage people to buy from them and not go to the other stations that do not offer prizes. This harms people; it harms others. So such an action is not permissible. Yes.
The questioner says: I stop at some gas stations out of necessity. When I fill up from them, they give me a gift, which is a box of tissues. We were told that Shaykh Salih (may Allah guide him) holds that this action is not prescribed. Is what they mentioned correct?
Answer:
Yes, yes. This means that they encourage people to buy from them and not go to the other stations that do not offer prizes. This harms people; it harms others. So such an action is not permissible. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم الهدايا التي توزع لجلب الزبائن؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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