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Does the gold that the mother returned to her daughter after gifting it to her become the daughter's rightful possession?

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If the mother returns the gold to her son while she is in full health and sound mind, and the son immediately takes possession of it, then this is considered a valid and effective gift (hiba). The act of repaying kindness and reciprocating beneficence is a legitimate reason to specify this son for the gift, excluding his siblings. This is because justice among children in gifting is a religious obligation, and specification is not permissible except with a legitimate reason. Among these legitimate reasons are rewarding kindness and recompensing a gift, as the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Whoever does a favor for you, then reward him. If you do not find anything, then supplicate for him until you know that you have rewarded him."

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