Taqlid: Whose Ruling Takes Priority: The Jurist Leader or the Most Learned Marji‘?

Practical Laws of Islam as per the teachings of Imam Khamenei

Taqlid: Whose Ruling Takes Priority: The Jurist Leader or the Most Learned Marji‘?

English:

Question #55

To what extent is the edict or fatwā of the leader of Muslims applicable? And when it conflicts with the opinion of the most learned marji‘ which one is to be acted upon and given priority?

Answer #55

It is obligatory for all to obey the edict of the jurist leader and the fatwā of a marji‘ cannot make it ineffective.

- Imam Khamenei, Practical Laws of Islam, Rules of Taqlid, Marji’iyyah and Leadership