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

Book 31 · Issue 6 · Bab 1

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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.