It has become the custom among people that if a person builds a structure or his son succeeds in his studies, or something similar, they say to him, "You must treat us to sweets." Is this considered contrary to the hadith: (If wealth comes to you without your asking for it or seeking it, it is a provision that Allah has sent to you)?

The questioner : On the occasion of this question, it often happens that people ask about a person who, for example, builds a structure, or whose son, for example, succeeds in his studies, or something similar. Then someone says, "By Allah, this requires a sweet treat," or "By Allah, congratulations on your son, you must treat us to sweets," or "May Allah grant us sweetness." The issue of requesting in this manner, as I said, is a custom among people. Does this fall under asking or seeking?

The Shaykh : Without a doubt, this is a violation of the principles.

The questioner : Very well, Shaykh, what about the request?

The Shaykh : It is not permissible.