Is it forbidden to take back a gift after it has been received?
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, a questioner says: What is the ruling on taking back a gift? And is it true that it is forbidden except for a father?
Answer:
Yes. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih Muslim 1622g Once the gift has been received by the one to whom it was given, it is not permissible to take it back, except that a father may take back his gift to his son. His saying (peace and blessings be upon him): "You and your wealth belong to your father." Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, a questioner says: What is the ruling on taking back a gift? And is it true that it is forbidden except for a father?
Answer:
Yes. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
One who gets back his gift is like a dog which vomits and then swallows that vomit.
العائد في هبته كالكلب يقيء ثم يعود في قيئه
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 549- هل يحرم الرجوع في الهبة بعد قبضها؟ - صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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