Chosen Islamic Manners

*The gifts given by one's fiancé should be returned to him if the contract is nullified, as long as it is not part of the dowry.
*The scholars have various opinions concerning gifts given to one for helping them take care of certain matters or transactions; some said that they were lawful, and others said that they were inappropriate. Imam Ahmed, may Allah have mercy on him, said: 'The man should be given equal to it.'
*A gift given with the purpose of rewarding one for their mediation in a certain matter is unlawful. The Prophet () said:

'Whoever mediates for his brother, and then receives a gift for their mediation and they accept it, has indeed approached a grave aspect of Riba (usury).' (As-Silsilah as-Saheehah)

Sheik Islam b. Taymiyyah, may Allah have mercy on him, said it was lawful to take a gift of this type. He stated that it is only unlawful when one uses an individual to accomplish something evil, after which that individual is given a gift as compensation.

*A judge cannot accept a gift at all. Umar b. Abdul-Aziz, may Allah have mercy on him, said: 'A gift given to the Prophet () was considered a gift, but to us (judges) it is considered a bribe.'
*In relation to government workers, they should not accept gifts for the work they are paid to do, because the Prophet () said: