Ruling on gifts sent to one’s fiancée on religious occasions Fatwa no. 19805 Q: What is the Islamic ruling on certain customs that take place here in (Part No. 16; Page No. 176) Egypt, for example, an engaged man sending some gifts to his fiancée on religious occasions, such as Rajab, Sha‘ban, Ramadan, the Day of ‘Ashura’ (10th of Muharram),‘Eid-ul-Fitr (the Festival of Breaking the Fast) and ‘Eid-ul-Adha (the Festival of the Sacrifice). Is this act Fard (obligatory) or Sunnah (supererogatory)? Would it be considered wrong on the part of the people who do so? A: Exchange of gifts between people is one of the means that creates love and affection and removes hatred and ill-will from the hearts; it is therefore encouraged by the Shari‘ah (Islamic law). The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to accept gifts and give gifts in return. Based upon this teaching Muslims act, all praise be to Allah. But if a gift is associated with an unlawful reason, this is not permissible, such as gifts given on the Day of ‘Ashura’, Rajab, on the occasion of a birthday, or other newly-invented matters in the religion, as this falls under supporting what is wrong and participating in Bid‘ah (innovation in religion). May Allah grant us success! May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet, his family, and Companions! Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta’
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