Taqlid: Is a Marji‘’s Justice Greater Than That of a Prayer Leader?
Practical Laws of Islam as per the teachings of Imam Khamenei
Taqlid: Is a Marji‘’s Justice Greater Than That of a Prayer Leader?
English:
Question #12
Is the ‘justice’ that is required of a marji‘ different in degree from that of a leader of congregational prayer?
Answer #12
Given the sensitivity and significance of the office of marji‘iyyah in issuing fatwās, in addition to being ‘just’, having full control over rebellious desires and self-restraint in face of worldly aspirations are required of a marji‘, based on obligatory caution.
- Imam Khamenei, Practical Laws of Islam, Rules of Taqlid, Conditions of Taqlid