Giving a Gift to a Minor Besides Paying a Debt
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Question
Several friends decided to give a gift to a friend who got engaged, and one of the friends also owed money to the groom. Is there an issue of interest (ribit) when he also gives the gift?
Answer
No, it is permitted, as he would have given it anyway.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 160
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