If I receive a gift from people who deal in riba (usury or interest) and who have other lawful funds, and I have not used this gift, is it permissible for me to give it as a gift to others?

The questioner : The fourth question: If I receive a gift from people who deal in riba (usury or interest) and who have other lawful funds, and I do not like to use this gift, is it permissible for me to give it as a gift to others?

The Shaykh : If it is permissible for you to accept it, then it is permissible for you to give it away. If it is not permissible to accept it, then it is not permissible to give it away.

The questioner : In this case, is it permissible to accept the gift?

The Shaykh : I say first: What is the predominant nature of the wealth of this giver? If the predominant part of his wealth is haram (forbidden), then the gift is haram (forbidden) to accept. If the predominant part of his wealth is halal (lawful), then it is halal (lawful). However, in the first case, we see no objection to a righteous Muslim who fears Allah (Mighty and Majestic) accepting a gift from a person whose wealth is predominantly haram (forbidden), provided that he does not accept it for the sake of desire, but rather as a means to establish affection between the giver and the recipient. It is a means he adopts with the near and the distant to speak with them about the rulings of the Shari'ah (Islamic sacred law), including warning them against engaging in these riba (usury or interest) transactions. This is known from his saying (peace and blessings be upon him) . The gift is a cause for achieving affection and love. So, if a gift is offered whose origin is known to be haram (forbidden) from haram (forbidden) wealth to a person who, as we said, fears Allah (Mighty and Majestic), and his intention in accepting it is to use it as a means to advise this person, even if after some time, I see no objection to that.

The questioner : May Allah reward you with good.

The Shaykh : And you as well.