Is it permissible for the one who gave a gift to buy back his gift that he bestowed upon his brother?
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It is not permissible for the giver to buy back what he has gifted to his brother, due to the saying of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him: "Do not buy it back, even if he gives it to you for a dirham, for the one who takes back his charity is like a dog that returns to its vomit."
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