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My dear sister, I would firstly like to congratulate you on your baby. May Allah make your child the coolness of your eyes and the noor of your heart.

Secondly, I would like to relieve your heart of your pain. A gift does not necessarily have to be something new. It can be something that is used. It's a matter of giving. The Prophet Muhammad Salalahoalaihi wasalam promoted gift giving as it increases love between two people. Both giving and taking gifts is a form of Sunnah. Do not take it personally that you received a used gift. It is very possible that the gift that she gave was not used but appears to be. It is possible that your sister in law does not have the means to give a gift of your standards.

Thinking positively will always keep our hearts at ease. However, if we let things get to our hearts, we end up either fighting or looking for the chance to take revenge. Be at ease. Enjoy your new bundle of joy.

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