What is Gift or Heba?

If a Muslim hands over any property to another Muslim without any exchange, it is called Heba. Three things are very important to complete the Heba – offer of Heba, consent of the recipient and transfer of possession. Immovable or immovable property can be bequeathed. A sane and mature person can bequeath his entire property or any part of his property to anyone. The right to enjoy the income of the property for life is assignable. 

★★ According to the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, a donation is defined as the voluntary giving of any movable or immovable property to another without any consideration or exchange. Consent of recipient is required for donation. Donation of immovable property must be done through a registered deed in the presence of at least two witnesses. Immovable property can be done by registered deed or transfer of possession.