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What is your advice to a young man who suffers from short stature (159 cm), which causes him embarrassment and affects his desire to marry? And can Allah answer his prayer to increase his height, despite growth having stopped, to reach, for example, 175 cm? And is his height considered dwarfism, short, or average?

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The height mentioned is closer to moderate, and many people have similar heights. A person's worth lies in what they excel at and master, and what they offer to their religion and nation, and height does not affect that.

Strive in your studies and work to be beneficial to your religion and nation, for height is not a criterion for success, nor is shortness a sign of failure. Be content with what Allah has allotted you, and work within your capacity, seeking Allah's help. Do not pay attention to your height, for all of Allah's creation is good, and His choice for His servant is better than the servant's choice for himself.

Pray to Allah to facilitate for you a righteous wife.

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