Is it permissible to accept a gift if it is intended as assistance?
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The third question of Fatwa No. ( 7932 )
Q3: One of my relatives sent me a large sum of money on the occasion of my marriage, intending to help me. Should I accept it, or is it better to be self-sufficient and make do with what I have?
A3: There is no harm in accepting it without harboring ill intentions, and one should reciprocate the kindness if possible with something appropriate, or by making du'a for him; based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):Sunan Abi Dawud 1672Sahih (Al-Albani) narrated by Abu Dawud and al-Nasa'i . And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q3: One of my relatives sent me a large sum of money on the occasion of my marriage, intending to help me. Should I accept it, or is it better to be self-sufficient and make do with what I have?
A3: There is no harm in accepting it without harboring ill intentions, and one should reciprocate the kindness if possible with something appropriate, or by making du'a for him; based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):
and if anyone does you a kindness, recompense him; but if you have not the means to do so, pray for him until you feel that you have compensated him.
من صنع إليكم معروفًا فكافئوه، فإن لم تجدوا ما تكافئونه فادعوا له، حتى تروا أنكم قد كافأتموه
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