Taqlid: Can One Follow a Distant Marji‘ from Another Country?

Practical Laws of Islam as per the teachings of Imam Khamenei

Taqlid: Can One Follow a Distant Marji‘ from Another Country?

English:

Question #11

Is it permissible to follow the scholars of other countries even if they cannot be possibly reached?

Answer #11

Following a qualified mujtahid in matters pertaining to Islamic law does not require that the mujtahid comes from and/or reside in the same country as the mukallaf does.

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