Taqlid: Caution vs. Taqlīd: Which Is the Right Path?

Practical Laws of Islam as per the teachings of Imam Khamenei

Taqlid: Caution vs. Taqlīd: Which Is the Right Path?

English:

Question #2

Is it better, in your opinion, to act with caution or to follow a marji‘?

Answer #2

Acting according to caution depends upon knowledge of its cases (instances in which it is applied) and its method. In addition, acting according to caution is time consuming. Thus, it is preferable to follow a qualified mujtahid.

- Imam Khamenei, Practical Laws of Islam, Rules of Taqlid, Options: Caution, Ijtihad and Taqlid