There has been something that I have been meaning to talk about. First I thought I'd stay quiet, but then I thought maybe I should share it with you to get a better idea of how to handle the situation. Mind you, I have not talked about this with my parents, or my siblings, so keep it kind of confidential. You see this apart below:
Well, a very good friend of mine Omran, who is a UAE local, has said to me that he will buy a two bedroom apartment for me in Dubai. Initially I thought he was kidding around, but then he was very serious about it. Omran and I go way back to university days, where I helped him a lot in most of his classes. Without my help, he would have probably never graduated.
We were talking the other night, and he said he would like to get me an apartment. Now, the offer is very tempting. It is located at Jumeirah Beach Residence, and its a two bedroom apartment facing the sea. He says he bought several when the project was launched. There is no catch, so he says. The apartment costs more than 1 million dirhams. He has asked me to seriously consider his "gift."
I am very tempted to get it. But at the back of my mind, I feel like I will be obligated to repay him in someway. He has said it's not a favor he is doing for me, but I feel like 10 years down the road, he may ask something from me.
I don't know what to do. Should I take the offer and get the apartment? Or should I refuse the offer and thank him immensely for his generosity? I don't know. I am confused.
Mansur
7 comments:
Just take it man - are you nuts or what?
That is a dilemma because there is the saying, if it is too good to be true, than it must be. Now I do get the impression from your own writing that your friends wants to repay you for your help, but it is a big 'gift'. Personally, I would not take it because it is 'too big' (ie too good to be true). I personally also like to idea of not 'owing' anyone anything and psychologically, however unintentionally, your friend might have the idea that at some point, 'you'd owe him'. Just tell him that your friendship with him is more important than an apartment, and thank him profusely, but decline the offer and stay a free man. Just my honest opinion Mansur! good luck!
Mansur - there is cach. Trust me. Nobody does this just like that.
If you decide to get it, please get it from him in writing. Ask a lawyer to endorse it. Because that way he can't come back and say something to you in the future. Better to have peace of mind now rather than a terrible time dealing with this later in life, when you should really be enjoying life to the max. !
S.A.
Hi Mansour....I suppose your friend is
so grateful for what you did for him, and once he thought you were the generous one! You are still a generous person, and once again you are the good friend he had! You will decide with your heart! Good luck and let us know!!
Bye.
Istakhara zindabad.
if it is a gift he is giving, u should take it...u'd be mad...get it, and then sell it off to someone else...and you can be happy with the money...good, no?
man just forget it..! hold on.. im quite new to ur blog so dont know whether u've taken n e decision or not.. neway, u can't put a price on friendship - so my opinion wud b know.. know how tempting it'b though :d im sure INshAllah later on in life.. u'll b able to afford one own ur own. Aameen :)
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