Taqlid (imitation or following without direct knowledge) is a foundational principle to which every rational (ʿaqlī) or necessary (ḍarūrī) or unveiled (kashfī) knowledge can be referred. However, there are various levels related to this foundational principle. Among these are those who imitate their Lord (Rabb). These are exalted individuals who possess sound, true knowledge. Among them are also those who imitate their own intellect. These are possessors of necessary knowledge. A skeptic considers them...
taqlid (Sufism Glossary)
Taqlid (imitation or following without direct knowledge) is a foundational principle to which every rational (ʿaqlī) or necessary (ḍarūrī) or unveiled (kashfī) knowledge can be referred. However, there are various levels …