Is it permissible to take back a gift if it has not been given to the recipient?
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Question:
I bought a gift for one of my friends and have not given it to him yet. Is it permissible for me to take it back now? Yes. I bought a gift for one of my friends and have not given it to him until now. Is it permissible for me to take it back?
Answer:
As long as he has not taken possession of it, you may take it back. Taking it back becomes forbidden only after he has taken possession of it. Yes.
I bought a gift for one of my friends and have not given it to him yet. Is it permissible for me to take it back now? Yes. I bought a gift for one of my friends and have not given it to him until now. Is it permissible for me to take it back?
Answer:
As long as he has not taken possession of it, you may take it back. Taking it back becomes forbidden only after he has taken possession of it. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يجوز الرجوع في الهدية إذا لم تُعْطَى للموهوبة له؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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