Shia Helpline Answers Ramadan Queries on 7 Ramadan (Feb 25, 2026) from Office of Ayatollah Al-Uzma Sayyed Sadiq Husseini Shirazi**
### Helpline Contacts and Notes
Maulana Sayyed Saif Abbas Naqvi responded to questions on the Shia Helpline.
– **For Women**: Dedicated helpline answered by female scholars. Contact: 6386897124.
– **General Queries** (for followers of all Marja’): Call 9415580936 or 9839097407 (10 AM–12 PM). Email: ummas786@gmail.com.
### Q&A on Religious Rulings (Fatwas)
**Q: Is a son obligated to follow the same Marja’ (religious authority) as his father?**
**A:** No, the son must independently select a Marja’-e-Takleed according to Shariah guidelines.
**Q: If someone wakes after sunrise intending to keep a qadha (make-up) fast, drinks water but is unsure if it was before or after Fajr, is the fast valid?**
**A:** Yes, the fast is valid.
**Q: Does water in the nose or gargling break the fast?**
**A:** No, it does not break the fast if done before wudu (ablution).
**Q: What if a sick person made niyyat (intention) for all Ramadan fasts before falling ill?**
**A:** Since the illness was unforeseen, they may break the fast and give fidya (compensation).
**Q: Can a son give Zakat to his mother?**
**A:** The son must fully care for his parents, and yes, Zakat can be given to her.
These rulings guide Shia Muslims during Ramadan observances.
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