Is the Gift of a Gift the Sunnah?
Islam attaches great importance to gift-giving. There are many hadiths narrated about gift-giving from the Prophet Muhammad, and the Prophet Muhammad orders that gifts that will increase affection by resolving grievances be given. In one hadith, the Prophet orders Muslims to give gifts, and in another hadith, he asks never to refuse a gift. However, when giving gifts, one should absolutely not expect anything in return and should always give gifts solely for the pleasure of Allah, with a heart burning with love for Allah. Otherwise, even if given with the expectation of reciprocity, it will not go beyond being contrary to the purpose of gift-giving. When giving a gift, the person giving this gift for the sake of Allah should ensure that the gift stimulates the religious feelings of the recipient and enables the recipient to walk the path of Allah with greater zeal.
Just as gift-giving is Sunnah, the gift of a gift is also Sunnah. This is because the Prophet Muhammad ordered the recipient of a gift to accept it and, if their financial capacity allows, to give a more valuable gift in return. Again,
