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.
- Source
- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 27 No 10
- PDF page
- 10
Appears under DIVORCEES AND INHERITANCE (approximate).