Hawzah News Agency- “Questions on Taqleed” explores the concept of Taqleed—the religious practice of following scholars or jurists (Mujtahids)—from an Islamic perspective rooted in the teachings of the Ahlul Bayt (a.s.). The author, Bashir Alidina, critically examines whether this longstanding practice is sanctioned in authentic Islamic sources. Through careful reference to Quranic verses and Hadiths, including traditions from Imams such as Al-Mahdi (a.s.) and Al-Ridha (a.s.), he argues that believers should turn to the direct narrators of Hadith for guidance instead of relying on personal interpretations generated through Ijtihad. The book questions the modern application of Taqleed and seeks to reorient the reader toward original divine instruction.
In a detailed and sourced manner, Alidina presents evidence from major Shi’a collections like Al‑Kafi, Wasa’il al‑Shia, and Bihar al‑Anwar to illustrate how the Imams themselves discouraged analogy‑based reasoning and personal verdicts. He contends that true religious following lies in adhering to the words of the Divine Imams rather than theological opinion or speculation. “Questions on Taqleed” thus becomes both a scholarly challenge and a call for authenticity, aiming to encourage reflection and revive direct dependence on Divine guidance as transmitted through trusted narrators.
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