Taqlid: Is It Permissible to Change One’s Marji‘?

Practical Laws of Islam as per the teachings of Imam Khamenei

Taqlid: Is It Permissible to Change One’s Marji‘?

English:

Question #31

May one change one’s marji‘?

Answer #31

It is an obligatory caution not to change from a living mujtahid to another living one unless the latter is — at least probably — the most learned.

- Imam Khamenei, Practical Laws of Islam, Rules of Taqlid, To Change from One Marji’ to Another