The translation of the istiftaa’ (seeking Fatwa) and the Fatwa concerning the permission to continue to follow the late Imam Ridhwaan Allah Alayh

 

Bismihi Ta’ala (In the Name of the Most High)

His Eminence Ayatollah al-Udhma Sayyid Sadiq Shirazi

As-Salaam Alaycom wa Rahmatollah wa Barakaatoh

What is your opinion concerning the question of continuing to follow (taqleed) the deceased with respect to the followers of the late Supreme Marje’ Imam Muhammad Shirazi, may his soul be blessed.  May Allah reward you.

 

A group of followers of the late Imam

3rd Shawwal 1422 H

 

Reply

 

Bismillah al-Rahmaan al-Raheem

As-Salaam Alaycom wa Rahmatollah wa Barakaatoh

It is permissible to continue to follow him, may Allah exalt his degrees.

 

Sadiq al-Hussaini al-Shirazi

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