The Ummah: Between Wilayat al-Faqih and Marji’iyyat al-Taqlid

(In the thought of Ayatullah Sayyid Khumayni)

It is asserted that the Guardianship of the Jurist is necessary and evident and does not need to be proved by an expert in Islamic ideology and provisions. This seminal doctrine is as fundamental as religious emulation (taqlīd) shaping and the contours of Shīʿī governance and faith. This book delves into the foundational concept of the Guardianship of the Jurist (Wilāyat al-Faqīh) and its interplay with the Marjiʿiyyat al-Taqlīd. It explores the crucial role of a just juristic guardian in maintaining public order and examines the intricate relationship between this guardianship and the traditional Marjiʿiyyat al-Taqlīd. The book critically analyzes the reasons behind the persistent alienation of this principle within the Islamic community despite its apparent self-evidence and inherent necessity. This study engages with the practical and historical dynamics that have influenced its interpretation and implementation, particularly in relation to the recognized religious authorities under Marjiʿiyyat al-Taqlīd.

Language: English
Format: Paperback
Publisher: al-Burāq Publications
Pages: ~66
ISBN: 978-1-956276-50-3