Aqaaid

Q: I have seen scholars saying that to believe a being can travel the entire world in one go is shirk. I have a few doubts about it. 

1. As far I know fast travelling is not even an attribute of Allah. Then why is it shirk? 

2. Even light can travel the earth in less than a second according to science then why did scholars call travelling in one go shirk? Even angels and shayateen can cover vast distances in a very short time. 

So in what context do scholars mean it?

Q: Can we ask for help or assistance directly from the Awliyah, the Prophet or Hazrat Ali, etc. and why does learned people say that Shaikh Abdul Qader said "If you call my name then I will come help you"?

Q: A few Muslim people that I have come across have said they are going to attend the Durban botanical garden trail of lights event. This is where the whole garden is lit up and there are light decorations and things like that. 

Upon looking online I found that there are a variety of lights, and some include a Christmas tree, the animal carrying a cart with Santa Clause, there is even people dressed in crusts outfits and Santa clause. The advert mentions it is in the spirit of the season as well. This is a non Muslim event and there is also music and other things. 

These people still insist there is nothing wrong with just seeing lights and say we not going there for the Christmas items just to walk around and see the lights. 

Mufti sahab, many Muslims are going for this event, and they believe there is nothing wrong. Please can you check it and provide a ruling stating why it's not permissible to go there and the reasons to get them to understand. I can forward this to all of them.

Q: Is using ChatGPT just for conversing, something good to use? Some people could be seen saying AI is dangerous while others say it is beneficial.

Q: If we praise the kafirs, will it be kufr?