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Why can't we follow multiple Marjas when we find that more than one is knowledgeable, and we believe that each gives Fatwas after extensive research on Quran and Hadith, with some being more knowledgeable in certain matters and others in other matters?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 2 years ago

Proper Taqleed is following and implementing the verdict of the most knowledgeable Mujtahid. It is not a pick and choose or taking what you like. The verdicts of the most knowledgeable (Al-A'lam) among all the Mujtahids must be followed. If you have real evidence the Marje' A is more knowledgeable in any field of Fiqh than other Mujtahids, then you can follow him in that field only. Having such evidence is not easy at all and it needs witnesses from the high category of Ulama (Ahlul Khibrah).

Wassalam.

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On the basis that all Marja's are great scholars who give rulings within the bounds of the Sharia, can we choose to practice some verdicts from one Marja and some from another Marja as per our convenience and their expertise?

If the verdicts of different Marja' s are different on certain matter, you must follow the most knowledgeable Marja'.

It is never a matter of personal convenience but the Islamic duty to follow the most learned.

Wassalam.

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Can I rely on different Marja's on specific matters at the same time? Is it not the case that one Marja' may not deliver perfect judgements on every topic and could sometimes make mistakes?

The Taqleed should be to the most learned scholar who is called Marja’ Taqleed. If the Marja’ has no verdict ( Fatwa) in a specific matter, you should refer to the most learned scholar after him.

Wassalam.