Taqlid: Can a Mukallaf Follow a Partial (Mutajazzī) Mujtahid?

Practical Laws of Islam as per the teachings of Imam Khamenei

Taqlid: Can a Mukallaf Follow a Partial (Mutajazzī) Mujtahid?

English:

Question #10

May a mukallaf follow a mutajazzī mujtahid i.e. someone who is mujtahid only in some of the sections of Islamic law such as in the issues of prayers or fasting?

Answer #10

The fatwā of a mutajazzī mujtahid is binding (proof) for himself. Others may also follow him in taqlīd regarding the issues he is proficient in. That said, although it is a mustaḥab caution to make taqlīd of a mujtahid proficient in all issues.

- Imam Khamenei, Practical Laws of Islam, Rules of Taqlid, Conditions of Taqlid