Taqlid: Can One Begin Taqlīd of a Deceased Marji‘?

Practical Laws of Islam as per the teachings of Imam Khamenei

Taqlid: Can One Begin Taqlīd of a Deceased Marji‘?

English:

Question #22

Is it permissible to begin to follow a deceased marji‘?

Answer #22

Caution should not be overlooked in following the most learned and living marji‘ when starting to do taqlīd of a marji‘.

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