A Father Allocating a Specific Amount to One of His Children and Being Just Among Them
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The questioner:
Also, a happy person asks: What is the ruling on a father allocating a specific amount to one of his children to the exclusion of his other children, given his need?
The Shaykh:
If it is for his need or a quality he possesses, there is no harm. However, if he gives it to him out of favoritism over his other children, this is forbidden and not permissible. He must be just among his children in giving. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih al-Bukhari 2587. Yes.
The questioner:
Is a gift distributed in the same way as inheritance, where the male receives the share of two females, or like maintenance or a gift?
The Shaykh:
Yes, justice among the children is achieved by dividing the inheritance such that the male receives the share of two females. Yes.
Also, a happy person asks: What is the ruling on a father allocating a specific amount to one of his children to the exclusion of his other children, given his need?
The Shaykh:
If it is for his need or a quality he possesses, there is no harm. However, if he gives it to him out of favoritism over his other children, this is forbidden and not permissible. He must be just among his children in giving. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Be afraid of Allah, and be just to your children.
اتقوا الله واعدلوا بين أولادكمThe questioner:
Is a gift distributed in the same way as inheritance, where the male receives the share of two females, or like maintenance or a gift?
The Shaykh:
Yes, justice among the children is achieved by dividing the inheritance such that the male receives the share of two females. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/269 — archive.org (14:01)
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