Under Muslim personal law, how is a hiba to a non-Muslim classified if the other legal requirements of…
A hiba can be valid even if the donee is non-Muslim. The ordinary requirements are a declaration by the donor, acceptance by or on behalf of the donee, and delivery of…
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Under Muslim personal law, how is a hiba to a non-Muslim classified if the other legal requirements of the gift are satisfied?
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A hiba can be valid even if the donee is non-Muslim. The ordinary requirements are a declaration by the donor, acceptance by or on behalf of the donee, and delivery of possession. The donee’s religion does not itself affect validity.
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Option A
The donee’s religion does not make the gift voidable.
Option B
The donee’s religion does not make the gift void.
Option C
A non-Muslim may receive a hiba that otherwise meets the legal requirements.
Option D
The donee’s religion does not make the gift irregular.
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