One of the greatest ways to show appreciation, love and trust between Muslims is by giving a gift. A gift can serve many purposes and strengthen the bond between the giver and the receiver.
It is stated that: “Give gifts and you will love one another.”
Reference: Al-Adab Al-Mufrad 594
Even our beloved Prophet Muhammad (saw) strongly recommended exchanging gifts with one another to promote mutual love and affection. A gift is not something that has to be something grand or fancy – it can be anything – the thought is what matters the most.
IMPORTANCE OF GIVING A GIFT IN ISLAM
It is advised that when a person thinks of gifting someone something, he should do so within his means. Do you know there are sunnah ways to give and receive gifts?
Getting something you like for your family member, friend, relative or neighbour is a way to get a reward from Allah. it is stated in a hadith that:
“None of you will believe until you love for your brother what you love for yourself.”
Reference: Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2515
No gift is too small in the sight of Allah. Hence, give what you can and receive a gift with gratitude and contentment and do not think less of your fellow Muslim.
BENEFITS OF GIVING A GIFT
Giving a gift can be given as a way:
- To mend relations
- To remove any hard feelings
- As a token of gratitude
- To help someone in need
- To increase love and knowledge
GIVING THE GIFT OF KNOWLEDGE
If you are looking to give someone a gift, then the gift of knowledge is the best way to go. And who else deserves this gift more than the one who is in need of it? Give a Quran gift set and earn the reward of helping someone memorise the holy Quran through the Global Quran Project.