Receiving gifts from a person who works in the bank
Question
I would like advice regarding the following:
My father works in the bank and it's his only source of income. After finding out that interest is war with Allah Ta'ala, I decided to find a job and move out.
My question is, now that I have a job and moved out, all the stuff that were bought for me by my father what do I do with it? Do I give it away or can I still use it? My clothing, I have tools my father bought and basically everything I have is from my father, what do I do?
Answer
If you are poor and in need, then you can keep the items he bought for you. However, if you are well to do, then you should give away those items in charity to the poor without the intention of receiving any reward.
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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