Presents and Gifts: Revoking a Donated Share of Inheritance After Many Years

Practical Laws of Islam as per the teachings of Imam Khamenei

Presents and Gifts: Revoking a Donated Share of Inheritance After Many Years

English:

Question #1717:

Is it permissible for an inheritor, who donated his share in the inheritance to his brothers, to claim it back from them after several years? And what is the opinion if they refuse to give in to his demand?

Answer #1717:

It is not permissible for him to do that if he has already handed it over to them, and they took possession of it through which the transaction was concluded. However, if this has not been the case, i.e., before any transfer and receipt of the property, he is entitled to revoke the gift.

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