Taqlid: How Should We Respond to Those Who Limit the Jurist Leader’s Authority to Ḥisbī Affairs?
Practical Laws of Islam as per the teachings of Imam Khamenei
Taqlid: How Should We Respond to Those Who Limit the Jurist Leader’s Authority to Ḥisbī Affairs?
English:
Question #61
What is our duty towards those who think that the authority of the jurist leader is restricted only to ḥisbī affairs, given that some of their representatives propagate their belief?
Answer #61
The authority of the jurist leader in the realm of the leadership of the Islamic society and governance of social affairs of Muslims in all periods and eras is one of the fundamental beliefs of the true Twelver denomination; as its roots are founded in the principle of Imamate. Whoever is led by reasoning and proof not to accept this notion is excused, but it is not permissible for him to spread disunity and controversy among Muslims.