10 Ramadan (February 28, 2026): Shia Helpline Q&A from Office of Ayatollah Al-Uzma Sayyed Sadiq Hussaini Shirazi

Shia Helpline answers by Maulana Sayyed Saif Abbas Naqvi. Note: Women’s helpline launched—female scholars will answer queries. Women contact: 6386897124. For all Marja followers’ religious queries: 10 AM-12 PM on 9415580936 / 9839097407. Email: ummas786@gmail.com. �Q1: If someone has obligatory missed fasts (qaza), can they keep recommended fasts (mustahab)?A: One with pending Ramadan qaza fasts cannot keep mustahab fasts—it is not permissible. �Q2: Is alcohol-based perfume allowed during prayer or fasting?A: No issue in using alcohol-based perfume during namaz or roza. �Q3: Is prostration (sajda) valid on tiles or Madni stones?A: Sajda on tiles is not valid, but allowed on Madni stones. �Q4: Can one perform namaz with tayammum at the first (awwal) time?A: Permissible if certain the excuse (uzr) persists till last time; otherwise, exercise patience. �Q5: Is playing chess allowed in Islam?A: Chess is declared haram in Islam. �