Question 1276) - You have mentioned that that taking possession is a condition of a valid gift. What happens if the intended recipient already has the gift with him?

A: His prior taking it will suffice and ownenship passes with the act of gifting it. This includes a father gifting to his non-adult son. The son immediately becomes the owner because the father's having it in his possession is on behalf of the son.

~ al-Quduri ~