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Miscellaneous The Majlis Vol 27 No 10, p.10

A father gave a property as a gift to one of his sons.

Question

A father gave a property as a gift to one of his sons. After a few years, he wants to take the property back. Is it permissible?

Answer

A gift may not be taken back. Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said that a person who takes back a gift is like a dog which licks up its own vomit.

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Appears under DIVORCEES AND INHERITANCE. This heading is the nearest headline at or before the page and is approximate. Do not cite it alone.

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