نیابت عام – Jam-e Jan

Question #3538

Who was the general deputy after the fourth special deputy, and how was he chosen?

«To designate a particular person as the general deputy after the period of the special deputies is to deny the very idea of general…»

Theology and Creed • 10 September 2026

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Question #3539

Can General Deputation Be Proved Rationally?

«The general deputy is the sound, expounded narration and the voice of the Ahl al-Bayt (AS)—that is, the living book and computer of the…»

Theology and Creed • 10 September 2026

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Question #3535

Is the Term “General Deputation” Correct for the Era of Occultation?

«The term “general deputation” is used loosely for the era of Occultation. Religious authority is determined by scholarly expertise and the judgment of the…»

Theology and Creed • 10 September 2026

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Question #3536

What is the difference between special and general deputyship?

«Special deputyship is a specific appointment, directly endorsed by Imam al-Mahdi (AS). The deputy’s words and statements are regarded as proof from God, and…»

Theology and Creed • 10 September 2026

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Question #3537

What Is the Status in Shi‘i Jurisprudence of Someone Who Rejects General Deputyship?

«Someone who rejects general deputyship rejects God’s ruling, because the one who derives rulings from the Ahl al-Bayt (AS) gives voice to their unspoken…»

Jurisprudence and Rulings • 10 September 2026

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Tag: General Deputyship

Who was the general deputy after the fourth special deputy, and how was he chosen?

Can General Deputation Be Proved Rationally?

Is the Term “General Deputation” Correct for the Era of Occultation?

What is the difference between special and general deputyship?

What Is the Status in Shi‘i Jurisprudence of Someone Who Rejects General Deputyship?