Khums: Is Mujtahid’s Permission Needed to Use the Imam’s Share of Khums?

Practical Laws of Islam as per the teachings of Imam Khamenei

Khums: Is Mujtahid’s Permission Needed to Use the Imam’s Share of Khums?

English:

Question #1000:

Should one acquire permission from the mujtahid whom he follows to use that portion of the khums which relates to the Imam (a.) for a good deed like using it for an Islamic seminary or a hostel for orphans or acquiring the permission from any mujtahid is sufficient? Generally speaking, is permission from a mujtahid necessary for this purpose?

Answer #1000:

Both portions of khums come into the jurisdiction of the Leader of Muslims. Consequently, anybody who owes khums to the Imam (a.) or to the sayyids or his property is subject to any kind of khums must forward it to the authority in charge of khums or his authorized attorney. However, if one wants to spend any of these portions in their areas, they should acquire prior permission for that. At the same time, they should consider the ruling of their mujtahid.

-Imam Khamenei, Practical Laws of Islam, Importance and Conditions of Khums