MinorPiles or Gas issue & exams & cheating
Question
1.I have problem of anal spinchter muscle that I emit gas during Salah. Should I delay my Salah or should I pray on time. For those who suffer from gas problems & don’t know when they will emit gas. Sheikh told to delay it. But I know it happens only in Salah due to movements whether I delay it or not. So I could pray on time or I fall under ruling of delaying prayers
2. I have cheated in all exams of 3 years bachelor degree. Is my degree valid.
Answer
Wa’alaykum as-Salām wa raḥmatullāhi wa barakātuhu,
- Regarding Your Salah and Gas Issues:
Maintaining purity during Salah is crucial. However, certain concessions are made for individuals with chronic conditions, such as continuous gas emission, which falls under the same category as istihādha or similar conditions.
Since you mentioned that the issue primarily arises during Salah and is triggered by movements, you may fall under the category of someone with a chronic condition (maʿdhūr). For someone in this situation:
- Perform Wuḍū: You should perform wuḍū when the time for each prayer begins (for Ḍuhr specifically, you may perform wuḍū just before the time enters). Even if you expect gas emission during the prayer, your wuḍū will not be nullified. Your wuḍū will only be nullified at the expiry time of each prayer.
- Pray on Time: You should pray on time and not delay your prayer unnecessarily. As long as you have performed wuḍū and started the prayer, if you lose wuḍū due to gas emission after beginning the prayer, your Salah remains valid given your condition.
- Regarding the Validity of Your Degree After Cheating:
Cheating in exams is considered dishonest and sinful in Islam. It violates principles of fairness and integrity. However, the validity of your degree from an academic or legal perspective depends on the institution’s policies and whether you are qualified to work according to your degree. You should consider the following:
- Repentance: From an Islamic perspective, it is important to sincerely repent for the act of cheating. Repentance involves feeling genuine remorse, asking Allah for forgiveness, and committing not to engage in such behavior in the future.
- Making Amends: If possible, consider making amends by improving your knowledge and skills in the subjects where you cheated. While you cannot change the past, you can strive to be honest and diligent in your future endeavors.
- Degree Use: While your degree may be legally valid, you should reflect on how you will use it. Strive to use your education in a way that benefits others and upholds ethical standards.
Ultimately, it is crucial to align your future actions with honesty and integrity, and to seek Allah’s forgiveness and guidance as you move forward.
And Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala knows best.