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26 / 04 / 2026
The Ruling on Retrieving a Gift Taken Out of Embarrassment
A woman asked her friend for a gift at a high price, and after a while, she gave her a sum of money out of embarrassment. After that, she started treating her poorly, and a dispute arose between them. She asked her for the money back, but the friend denied giving her the money. What is the ruling on retrieving this money, and is it considered a gift?
Answer
I say, and with God's help: It is disliked to reclaim money after it has been given; a gift is like a donation, and God knows best.
