Can a father undertake both the offer (Ijab) and acceptance (Qabul) in a gift contract made to his minor child?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Gifts and Donations

Book 28 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

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Primary text

The father is permitted to both offer the gift and accept it on behalf of the minor, and also take possession, because he is permitted to contract for himself in a sale.