What is the ruling if the donor of an immediate gift made during illness dies before the gift is physically taken possession of by the recipient?
General Chapter
Al-Mughni
Book of Bequests
Primary text
If the donor dies before the recipient takes possession of the immediate gift, the heirs have the option: they may permit the taking of possession or prevent it. This contrasts with a bequest, which becomes binding upon acceptance after death, even without the heirs' consent.