Is it permissible to give one sister more than the others, and when is justice obligatory?

The questioner : This questioner says that she is an employee and has two sisters, one of whom is divorced. She gives one of them more than the other as assistance or a gift. Is that permissible for her?

The Shaykh : Yes, it is permissible for her to give one of her sisters more than the other, especially if the one whose gift is increased is distinguished by religion, knowledge, strength of family ties, or something similar. This is because justice in giving is only obligatory between children, based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) This justice between children applies only in pure voluntary giving, where the male is given the share of two females. However, if it is to meet needs and provide maintenance, justice between children means giving each one what he needs for his maintenance.

The presenter : Su'ad.

The Shaykh : The maintenance for the daughter may be more than for the son, just as if the daughter needs jewelry and the son only needs a garment. For example, the son needs a garment for fifty riyals, and the daughter needs jewelry for five hundred riyals. The rule, then, is that equalization in giving is only between children. Equalization between children means giving each person what he needs for his maintenance, and in voluntary giving, giving the male the share of two females.