'Whoever offers someone Raihan (a perfumed scent) let him not refuse it, for it is easily afforded by everyone and has a good smell.'(Saheeh al-Jami) *If the gift is unlawful, one should give it back. If the gift is from an unknown or doubtful source, one should return it as well.
*If the gift is from a sinful person or unbeliever and he wishes a favor in return for it, he should not accept it.
*A man should accept a gift even if it doesn't appease him. Umm Hafeed, with whom Allah is pleased, gave a gift of dry yoghurt, ghee and desert lizard to the Prophet (). The Prophet () ate the dry yoghurt, ghee but did not eat the desert lizard. (Nasa’ee)
*If a man wants to give a gift, he should give it in the most appropriate time. The Companions () would wait for the Prophet () to be with A'ishah, with whom Allah is pleased, and give him the gift on that day.
*If one wants to reject a gift, he should explain why he cannot accept it.
*If one dies before receiving a gift sent to him, who should it be given to? Imam Ahmed, may Allah have mercy on him, said:
'If the one bearing the gift is from the giver's side, the gift should be returned to the giver. If the one bearing the gift is from the one who the gift is meant for, the gift will be divided among that man's heirs.'
