The ruling on not equalizing gifts among children when their needs differ
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner says: My father gave one of his sons a sum of money when he left the house. Then, after the other son grew up and wanted to leave, which was approximately ten years later, he gave him a larger sum than the first one. Is his action correct?
Answer:
If he gave it to him because of his need, he gives each one according to his need, and it is not necessary for the needs to be equal. However, if he gave it to him not because of a need, but rather as a voluntary gift, he is required to be equal among his children.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner says: My father gave one of his sons a sum of money when he left the house. Then, after the other son grew up and wanted to leave, which was approximately ten years later, he gave him a larger sum than the first one. Is his action correct?
Answer:
If he gave it to him because of his need, he gives each one according to his need, and it is not necessary for the needs to be equal. However, if he gave it to him not because of a need, but rather as a voluntary gift, he is required to be equal among his children.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3436/2054] حكم عدم التسوية بين الأولاد في العطايا عند اختلاف الحاجة - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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