Regarding general jurisprudential issues that concern the state, who is to decide: the guardian (the Mufti) or the guardian (the Ruler)? And who is to decide regarding private jurisprudential issues?
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The ruler is entrusted with the matter of choosing his successors. Upon him are determined the general tasks, such as preserving the religion, implementing rulings, and selecting trustworthy individuals. Knowledge is a fundamental condition for the Grand Imamate. If the ruler is not knowledgeable, he must refer to the people of knowledge. The appointments issued by the ruler are divided into four categories, some of which relate to general or specific affairs. As for the ruling on matters of (independent reasoning), please refer to No. 110687 and Fatwa No. 101495.
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