Q: I currently live in Pretoria and work in Jet Park (I travel about 128km a day to and from work). Currently I use my car everyday to work and back. I have previously looked at the Gautrain as an alternative, however it worked out a little too expensive for me.
Recently, my small brother informed me that he receives a discount on his Gautrain trips (as he is a student) but doesn't use this discount as his campus isn't so far and it's easier for him to drive. As he isn't using this discount- He had offered it to me to use his discount to travel to work.
My question - Would it be permissible to use his discount for my benefit (considering he is a student and I am not)?
A: If he has a student card or student number through which he receives the discount, then it is not right for him to give you his card or his number in order for you to get the discount.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
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