One of my children gave me money some time ago, and today he is building a house. Is there anything wrong with me if I give him money as a gift?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. I have a group of sons, and I was building a structure, so one of my sons gave me money. Today, the one who gave me the money is building a house, so I wanted to return to him what he gave me as a gift. Is there anything wrong with that?
Answer:
Yes, it is not permissible for you to do this unless you give the others the same amount. However, if he lent you the money as a loan that you intend to repay, there is no harm, because that is paying off a debt. But if he gave it to you as a donation or assistance, it is not permissible for you to give him a gift or help him with the construction unless you intend to give the others the same amount. Fear Allah and be just among your children. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. I have a group of sons, and I was building a structure, so one of my sons gave me money. Today, the one who gave me the money is building a house, so I wanted to return to him what he gave me as a gift. Is there anything wrong with that?
Answer:
Yes, it is not permissible for you to do this unless you give the others the same amount. However, if he lent you the money as a loan that you intend to repay, there is no harm, because that is paying off a debt. But if he gave it to you as a donation or assistance, it is not permissible for you to give him a gift or help him with the construction unless you intend to give the others the same amount. Fear Allah and be just among your children. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3452- 4717] أحد أولادي أعطاني مالا من فترة واليوم يعمر بيتا فهل علي شيء إن أعطيته مالا كهبة له؟ — youtube.com
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