Marja' (Islamic Law)

By Jesse Russell

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles Marja' (Arabic/Persian: مرجع) (Plural: maraji), also known as a marja-i taqlid or marja dini (Arabic/Persian: مرجع تقليد / مرجع ديني), literally means "Source to Imitate/Follow" or "Religious Reference." It is the label provided to Shia authority, a Grand Ayatollah with the authority to make legal decisions within the confines of Islamic law for followers and less-credentialed clerics. After the Qur'an and the Prophets and Imams, marjas are the highest authority on religious laws in Usuli Shia Islam.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 5510894083
• ISBN13: 9785510894080
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Book on Demand Ltd.
• Length: 78 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"