Taqlid: What Should I Do If I Practiced Taqlīd Unknowingly During Imam Khomeini’s Time?

Practical Laws of Islam as per the teachings of Imam Khamenei

Taqlid: What Should I Do If I Practiced Taqlīd Unknowingly During Imam Khomeini’s Time?

English:

Question #34

I had reached the age of shar‘ī puberty when Imam Khomeini was alive. I followed him in certain rules, but did not have a clear notion of the issue of taqlīd. What is my duty now?

Answer #34

If you performed your rites of worship and other acts according to the Imam’s (q.) fatwās while he was alive and you were practically a follower of him, even in certain issues, you may keep following him in all issues.

- Imam Khamenei, Practical Laws of Islam, Rules of Taqlid, To Continue with Following a Deceased Marji’