What is the difference between hiba (gift) and tamlik (transfer of ownership)?

Question

Question: What is the difference between hiba (gift) and tamlik (transfer of ownership)?

Answer

Tamlik is general and hiba is particular; hence the relation between them is that of absolute generality and particularity (‘umum wa khusus mutlaq).

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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