Taqlid: Can One Follow Different Marāji‘ Based on Their Areas of Expertise?

Practical Laws of Islam as per the teachings of Imam Khamenei

Taqlid: Can One Follow Different Marāji‘ Based on Their Areas of Expertise?

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Question #18

If a number of scholars are identified as the most learned in different issues (each being so in a particular area), is it permissible to refer to them (in their particular areas of expertise)?

Answer #18

There is no problem with dividing one’s taqlīd (between many mujtahids). Rather, presuming it is verified that each mujtahid is the most learned with respect to the particular issue(s) in which he is followed, dividing one’s taqlīd will be obligatory as per obligatory caution if their fatwās differ in that particular issue(s).

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