Is following scholars considered taking them as lords besides Allah, and what is the ruling on mocking the religion forgetfully or ignorantly, knowing that forgetfulness is waived for the Ummah?
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Following scholars in their sound knowledge and their legal verdicts is not considered worshiping them or taking them as lords. Rather, what is forbidden is obeying them in what they declare lawful or unlawful without a legal proof. And it is imperative to benefit from them in understanding the texts of the for those who do not possess the qualification for that.
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