Taqlid: Whom Should We Follow in Taqlīd?

Practical Laws of Islam as per the teachings of Imam Khamenei

Taqlid: Whom Should We Follow in Taqlīd?

English:

Question #21

Concerning the taqlīd issue, whom should we follow?

Answer #21

It is obligatory to follow a mujtahid who meets all requirements needed for issuing a fatwā and functioning as a marji‘. And according to caution, he should be the most learned as well.

- Imam Khamenei, Practical Laws of Islam, Rules of Taqlid, Conditions of Taqlid