Is it permissible for a Muslim woman to accept financial assistance from a Christian colleague without expecting anything in return, knowing her difficult circumstances and her attempts to reciprocate the favor with gifts for the colleague's family?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
It is permissible to accept a gift from a disbeliever, provided that it does not lead to affection or being influenced by the giver's falsehood. However, it is preferable to refrain from it.
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