Returning a gift and its relation to arrogance
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, a questioner says: Is returning a gift considered arrogance? And is it a forbidden matter?
Answer:
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to accept gifts and give in return for them. He said (peace and blessings be upon him) It is a means to spread love among people, so one should not return a gift.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, a questioner says: Is returning a gift considered arrogance? And is it a forbidden matter?
Answer:
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to accept gifts and give in return for them. He said (peace and blessings be upon him)
Be wary
تهابوا
Source
شرح كتاب المنتقى من أخبار المصطفى صلى الله عليه وسلم، بداية من باب في غير أولي الإربة — islamhouse.com (1:07:35)
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