The Guardianship of the Jurist: A study of the Views of Abd al-Karim Haeri and Ansari

Guardianship is a subject that Imami jurists have researched and investigated throughout history. Among the various chapters of jurisprudence, there are issues that make jurists discuss and examine welayt faghih (the guardianship of the jurist. The main purpose of addressing the issue of guardianship is to find the answer to the question: If a qualified jurist takes over the administration of the society, what level of guardianship does Imami jurisprudence consider for him and to what extent is the territory of his guardianship? Research and investigation into the written works of jurists lead to the conclusion that the difference of views and arguments between jurists is one of the salient points in this regard. It can be said that the political and social situation in different historical periods has also played an effective role in determining the authority of jurists. This article explores the views of two prominent jurists Ansari and Abd al-Karim Haeri.