To which school of Shia jurisprudence does Ali al-Sistani belong?
Zaidi
Ismaili
Usuli
Akhbari
Answer
Usuli, is the school of Shia jurisprudence followed by Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani. It is the most widely followed school among Shia Muslims today. Usuli scholars believe in the use of reason (ijtihad) to derive Islamic law from the Quran and Sunnah. They also emphasize the role of the marja' (religious authority) in guiding the community.
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