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Handling a Gift After Receiving It
A teacher at a school received a gift from his students on the occasion of his birthday, and he accepted the gift but did not want to return their gift. What is the appropriate action in this situation after receiving the gift?
Answer
I say, and with God's guidance: It is permissible to accept it as a gift; because it is not a bribe but rather a way to foster affection between the students and the teacher. It is preferable for him to bring sweets and similar items and distribute them to the students equivalent to the value of their gift. And God knows best.
