Is it possible for a Sheikh to become a religious authority, or is the authority reserved for the descendants of the Prophet, making it inappropriate to follow anyone else?
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Peace be upon you. It is not the case that only the descendants of the Prophet can be religious authorities. There are many religious authorities who are not from the lineage of the Prophet, and the obligation to follow a religious authority is not limited to them. May you be successful in all good.