Q. Can a hotel patron take ‘baby’ soaps, shavers, lotions, note pads, pens and other complementary gifts from hotel rooms? What can be taken without it being theft?

A. Things given to you for your usage as ‘gifts’ or as part of making your stay comfortable at a hotel/motel would remain permissible for you to take home with you. These ‘takings’ generally falls into the category of complementary gifts and function as an enticement to clientele.

To take away bed sheets, blankets, towels, towel racks, etc. would not be allowed, unless agreed upon. It is clearly understood that these items remain for in-house usage.

It would be best for you, if you are in doubt, merely consult with guest services and ask them for clarification as to what are the consequences if certain items are taken from the room. There response would be an indication of what would constitute theft or a gift towards its patrons.

Allah Certainly Knows Best.