Returning a gift and whether it is a sign of arrogance
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. This questioner says: Is returning a gift considered a sign of arrogance? And is it obligatory for a Muslim to accept it?
Answer:
Yes, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to accept gifts and give thanks for them, so do not return a gift. A gift is not to be returned, because this causes the giver some distress and unease. If he needs the gift, he takes it and uses it; if he does not need it, he gives it to someone else. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. This questioner says: Is returning a gift considered a sign of arrogance? And is it obligatory for a Muslim to accept it?
Answer:
Yes, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to accept gifts and give thanks for them, so do not return a gift. A gift is not to be returned, because this causes the giver some distress and unease. If he needs the gift, he takes it and uses it; if he does not need it, he gives it to someone else. Yes.
Source
شرح كتاب المنتقى من أخبار المصطفى صلى الله عليه وسلم، أول كتاب الفرائض — islamhouse.com (53:02)
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