Miscellaneous

Telling a child that the new born child will bring stuff from jannah

Q: A long time ago, my parents told my young self that when my little brother comes into this world he will be able to bring stuff from Jannah that we want like a toy, and told us to make dua for it. We did eventually get it from our parents but I'm worried that my parents doing something like this is considered kufr and me and my parents joking about how I was really gullible about it is also kufr. I believe they were trying to make me have a closer connection with Allah.

Circumcision for a revert adult Muslim

Q: I wanted to ask for some guidance regarding circumcision for a revert. 

Is it fardh for an adult revert to undergo circumcision, or is it considered sunnah? I am particularly concerned about the medical risks involved, such as possible infection and bleeding, especially as an adult. 

How should someone in this situation approach the matter, balancing religious obligations with health considerations? Are there circumstances where it can be delayed or excused?

Drawing a stick figure with a face

Q: I drew two stick figures with dots for eyes, no nose and a circle for a mouth. I drew circles for hands and legs on the stick figure. I drew three lines for hair. It was drawn to represent my dad and as a funny thing. 

1. Is it permissible as it doesn't include any real features? 

2. Is it permissible to pray in such a room? 

3. Is the prayer still valid if I didn't know the ruling because I thought it is valid since it doesn't include any real features and only has geometrical shapes?