The Criterion for Accepting Gifts from People
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Question:
Ahmad says: Shaykh, what is the criterion for accepting gifts from people, whether from friends, employees, or others, given that some people feel uncomfortable accepting them as paid workers?
Answer:
An employee or official should not accept gifts from people for fear that this may be a form of bribery. As for someone who is not an employee and does not fear that the gift is intended for evil or bad purposes, there is nothing wrong with accepting it. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to accept gifts and give thanks for them, saying: A gift removes enmity. Therefore, it is encouraged, except when there is a fear that it is a bribe, such as a gift given to employees or officials.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good.
Ahmad says: Shaykh, what is the criterion for accepting gifts from people, whether from friends, employees, or others, given that some people feel uncomfortable accepting them as paid workers?
Answer:
An employee or official should not accept gifts from people for fear that this may be a form of bribery. As for someone who is not an employee and does not fear that the gift is intended for evil or bad purposes, there is nothing wrong with accepting it. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to accept gifts and give thanks for them, saying:
Exchange gifts, and you will love one another
تهادوا تحابواThe presenter:
May Allah reward you with good.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/141 — archive.org (17:39)
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