Sheikh Khaled Al-Jundi, a member of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, said that it is permissible to prefer some children over others in the gift (gift), if there is a justifiable reason for that, explaining that the gift, inheritance, and will should not be confused, as each of them has different legal provisions.
A member of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs explained, during an episode of the program “They May Be Understanding,” broadcast on the DMC channel, today, Tuesday, that the “gift” is the giving that takes place during a person’s life, and it is different from the inheritance that takes place after his death, and from the will that does not take place. It may be for the heirs according to the hadith of the Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace: “There is no will for an heir.”
The soldier continued that if the gift is between children, it is permissible to prefer one over the other if there is a legitimate reason for this, such as the son’s illness or his urgent need for help in marriage or education, indicating that this is not considered unfair.
He said: “If there is a real reason for this preference, such as illness or difficult economic circumstances, there is nothing wrong with that, and it is not considered an injustice to other children.”
Al-Jundi added that this opinion reflects what was decided by the Egyptian Fatwa House, in its fatwas, where it affirmed that there is no objection to preferring some children over others in gifts, as long as there is a justifiable reason for that, such as the need for assistance in certain circumstances, stressing that this preference is not forbidden. If it aims to achieve a legitimate interest.
Al-Jundi stressed that these issues concern many people, especially in Egyptian society, where mothers and fathers face challenges related to the distribution of money among their children, noting that the Companions, may God be pleased with them, preferred some of their children in the gift based on their special needs.
Al-Jundi called for not blaming oneself if one of the children is preferred if this is based on legitimate justifications, stressing that Islamic law allows this option as long as the person disposes of what he owns to achieve the public interest.
