What to do with gifts that one received on one's birthday?

· 8 Safar 1444 AH1 min readEnglish
AqaaidCelebrations and CustomsBusiness and DealingsGifts

Question

I do not celebrate birthdays, however my family does. What should I do with gifts they give me?

Answer

Give the gifts which they gave you to the poor and in future you should inform them that you do not celebrate birthdays.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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