What does'marja' mean, in the context of Shia Islam?
Part of Quran
Source of emulation
Name of a mosque
A title for Prophet Muhammad
Answer
In Shia Islam, "marja" refers to a source of emulation, typically a senior religious scholar, who is recognized as an authority in matters of Islamic law and jurisprudence. Shia believers may follow the teachings and rulings of a particular marja in their personal religious practices and decision-making.
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