The Origins of Taqlid in Shi’ism | Q&A Series (Ep. 5)

*Jumah Nights 🔭| Q&A EP. 5*: Is Taqlid Haram? | The Origins of Following Scholars in Shiʿism In the fifth episode of our Jumah Nights Q&A series with Br. Mohamed Ali, we tackle a challenging question that has generated serious debate: do the Hadiths declare Taqlid to be ḥaram? We explore the origin and development of the concept of following scholars (Taqlid) in Shiʿa Islam; analyzing Qur’anic foundations, rational arguments, and Hadith evidence for and against it. The episode also examines how Taqlīd functioned during the lifetimes of the Imams themselves, even prior to any occultation. A nuanced discussion on one of the most foundational and contested ideas in Shiʿi legal thought. 💡 SUBSCRIBE →    / @aftermaghrib   🔻 Listen to Jumah Nights as a Podcast 🔻 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ZJ6aXA... 🔻 Follow us on our official social media platforms 🔻 📱 Instagram:   / aftermaghribpodcast   📱 Instagram:   / moaliforwhat   📱 TikTok:   / aftermaghrib   💌 Email the podcast on: [email protected] 00:00 Introduction & Question 00:55 What is the meaning of Taqlid? 01:30 Are there Hadith against Taqlid? 03:38 Rational Proof of Taqlid 05:20 Qur'anic Proof of Taqlid 08:03 Hadith Proof of Taqlid 12:12 Examples of Taqlid during the time of the Imams 18:38 Responding to the Neo-Akhbaris 20:39 Summary & Concluding Remarks