Presents and Gifts: Husband’s Right Over Gifts Taken Back After Divorce

Practical Laws of Islam as per the teachings of Imam Khamenei

Presents and Gifts: Husband’s Right Over Gifts Taken Back After Divorce

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Question #1710:

After I divorced my wife, I took away all the jewellery, make-up, and other things which I bought her during our married life. Have I the right to do with them whatever I like?

Answer #1710:

If you gave them to your [ex-] wife, by way of loan or gift provided that it is still in its pristine condition, and that she is not among your blood relatives, you can cancel the gift transaction, retrieve the property, and use it. Otherwise, it is not permissible.

-Imam Khamenei, Practical Laws of Islam, Importance and Conditions of Presents and Gifts