On what occasions may a Muslim give his wife a gift, given that birthdays are an innovation?
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A Muslim should not give his wife gifts on her birthday or wedding anniversary, because these are occasions adopted in imitation of the Jews and Christians. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, commanded us to differ from the polytheists and warned against following their ways. Giving gifts is encouraged in Islamic law, but it should be on the occasion of Muslim holidays or without any specific occasion, not in imitation of the disbelievers.
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