The people's custom on the festivals is that they give children Eidiyyah (festival money) and other things. Is it obligatory for the Muslim to go against these customs?
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The questioner : The custom, Shaykh, is roughly in Egypt, or perhaps here, that on the festivals they give children money and such as Eidiyyah. So, should the Muslim try to go against these customs so that the people do not remain [with this practice]?
The Shaykh : Yes, with some gentleness and patience.
The questioner: Yes.
The Shaykh : So that he is not accused of stinginess or the like.
The questioner: Perhaps, if he sends... something nice, like clothes instead of money.
The Shaykh : The same ruling applies if he makes it a custom; it is not permissible.
The Shaykh : Yes, with some gentleness and patience.
The questioner: Yes.
The Shaykh : So that he is not accused of stinginess or the like.
The questioner: Perhaps, if he sends... something nice, like clothes instead of money.
The Shaykh : The same ruling applies if he makes it a custom; it is not permissible.
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