If a student presents a plaque to his teacher at the end of the year, inscribed with words of thanks and praise, is it permissible to accept it?
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The questioner:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. If a student presents a plaque to his teacher at the end of the year, or when the teacher transfers from one school to another, inscribed with some words of thanks and praise for what the teacher provided during the previous period, is that permissible?
The Shaykh:
This plaque has no benefit. What is the benefit of it? It is a heavy burden for him to carry with him. I do not see any benefit in it. This is one of the customs and traditions that have no benefit. Yes.
The questioner:
He says: Honorable Shaykh.
The Shaykh:
Wearing it is not permissible because it is a bribe. As for a stone plaque that is moved, or a stone, or a board, what is the benefit of it? You have incurred a cost for it now. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. If a student presents a plaque to his teacher at the end of the year, or when the teacher transfers from one school to another, inscribed with some words of thanks and praise for what the teacher provided during the previous period, is that permissible?
The Shaykh:
This plaque has no benefit. What is the benefit of it? It is a heavy burden for him to carry with him. I do not see any benefit in it. This is one of the customs and traditions that have no benefit. Yes.
The questioner:
He says: Honorable Shaykh.
The Shaykh:
Wearing it is not permissible because it is a bribe. As for a stone plaque that is moved, or a stone, or a board, what is the benefit of it? You have incurred a cost for it now. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [77 /1350] إذا قدم الطالب لمعلمه نهاية العام درعا مكتوبا عليه كلمات الشكر والثناء فهل يجوز قبول ذلك؟ — youtube.com
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