Q 25:

Is deputization {wikalah} correct in selecting a marja', such as the deputization by a son of his father and by a student of his teacher?

A: If the deputization is meant to entrust one's father, teacher, etc., with the task of searching for the qualified mujtahid, there will be no problem in it. Their opinions on this matter will be legally valid and binding provided that they produce certainty or confidence, or meet the criteria of legal evidence {bayyinat} and testimony

Q 26:

I asked several mujtahids about the most learned jurist. They told me that following so-and-so (may God, the Exalted, elevate his spiritual ranks) would discharge me . of my obligation. May I rely on their opinion if the a 'lamiyyah of that mujtahid is unknown, or seems only probable, to me or if I am certain that he is not the most learned jurist due to the existence of others with similar testimonies in their favor, for example, etc.?

A: If legal evidence is established as to the a 'lamiyyah of a mujtahid who meets all requirements for issuing verdict, it will be a binding proof on which one may rely as long as no contrary evidence is known and there will be no obligation to obtain knowledge or certainty', and therefore, no need to look for opposing testinionies.

Q 27:

Is it permissible for someone without a formal permission {ijazah} who occasionally makes mistakes or relates verdicts incorrectly to answer religious questions? What if he relates verdicts through reciting the risalah?

A: Permission is not required in quoting a mujtahid's verdict and explaining religious rules. However, undertaking these tasks is not permissible for someone who makes mistakes while performing them. If a person notices his mistake in quoting a verdict after making that mistake, it will be obligatory upon him to inform the listener about the mistake. In any case, it will not be permissible for the listener to act upon the statements of someone who relates verdicts unless he obtains confidence regarding the correctness of his statements and conveyance.

Q 28:

We had obtained the permission of a non-a 'lam to continue following a deceased marja'. In case that the permission of the most learned jurist {a 'lam} was required in this matter, is it now obligatory to switch to the most learned jurist and seek his permission to continue following the deceased marja'?

A: If non-a 'lam 's verdict on this matter is consistent with a 'lam's verdict, there will be no problem in following it and no need to switch to the a 'lam.

Q 29: Is it permissible to switch, in following, from the most learned jurist with respect to new issues in case that he is unable to deduce their correct rules from their detailed proofs?

A: If the mukallaf does not wish to act precautiously with respect to the issue or it is impossible for him to do so and he finds another mujtahid who has a verdict regarding that issue, it will be obligatory on him to switch to that mujtahid with respect to that issue.

Q 30: To stop acting upon one of Imam Khomeini's (q) verdicts, is it obligatory on me to refer to the verdict of the mujtahid whose permission I obtained in order to continue following a deceased mujtahid, or may I refer to other mujtahids too?

A: 'Udul does not require any permission, therefore, one may switch to a mujtahid who meets the requirements for the correctness of taqlid