What is the ruling if one party dies before the acceptance of the gift is finalized?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Gifts and Donations

Book 28 · Issue 4 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

If either the donor or the donee dies before acceptance or an act equivalent to acceptance, the contract is voided unanimously, as the contract did not complete, similar to a sale offer where one party dies before the buyer accepts.