Wilayat al-Faqih as Naib al-Imam

Governance & Leadership in the Absence: This new category focuses on the concept of Wilayat al-Faqih (Guardianship of the Jurist) as Naib al-Imam (Deputy of the Imam) in Twelver Shi’a thought. Discussions can explore the theological basis, historical development, application in contemporary society, and the role of the Wali al-Faqih in preparing for Imam Mahdi’s ظهور (Zuhoor).