The Press Release on the Events in Azerbaijan

The Press Release on the Events in Azerbaijan
2020/10/04

The Press Release on the Events in Azerbaijan

Day Questions

How tall was Imam Ali (peace be upon him)?

It was narrated in some history books that he was square-bodied. He was closer to be recognized as short as to be recognized as tall.

Where would one start measuring the distance that he should cross to be considered as a traveler?

To be considered as a traveler as per the sharia, a certain distance must be considered. It starts from the edge of the city where the individual resides. This is true in small cities. As for large cities, in which the individual stays in a particular area for his residence, livelihood and day-to-day matters, and does not travel to other areas, the distance is measured from the edge of that area. If he lives in an area, and works in another, if he starts to travel onwards from his work place, he should consider the end of the municipality as the starting point for measuring the distance.

How do I stay away from sins? I'm a teenager and I get distracted sometimes and get involved in sins. It really kills me to not be a good Muslim. What should I do?

A person has to discipline himself and strengthen himself little by little by contemplating on the harmful effects of sins in the Hereafter. Repeating this contemplation will strengthen a believer's faith, and he moves away little by little from sins. Every believer who commits a sin should repent to Almighty Allah and seek His forgiveness for leaving one's servitude to Him and being disobedient. Even if one repeats the sin, he should repent immediately, as God Almighty has promised His sinful servants to be pardoned and forgiven if they repent. Fasting is a helpful means to keep away from sinning and disciplining oneself, and so is the performing of supererogatory prayers (nawafil), especially the Night Prayer (Salat al-Layl).