Is It Permissible to Give Gifts to the Bride on Her Wedding Day?
There is no doubt that giving gifts is a praiseworthy act, as it creates love and affection among people.
Key Benefits of Giving Gifts:
- Promotes love and good relations.
- Eliminates the stigma of miserliness.
- Becomes a virtuous habit when practiced regularly.
Regarding the Bride Receiving Gifts:
- The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) accepted gifts and also gave gifts in return.
- It is from the Sunnah to accept gifts graciously.
Hence, there is nothing wrong with giving gifts to the bride on her wedding day, and it is a recommended and encouraged practice in Islam.
[Shaykh Ibn Uthaymeen: Noor ‘Ala al-Darb, 4/247]
