What is meant by the original homeland?
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Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sistani (may God protect him):
The original residence of the individual (i.e., their home) to which they are attributed, typically being the residence of their parents and their birthplace.
Source: Minhaj al-Salihin, the first section on travel.
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Khamenei (may God protect him):
The esteemed leader's opinion on the matter of the original homeland has changed to the following:
The original homeland is established in three ways:
1- Being born in the birthplace of one or both parents and residing there for at least six months.
2- Being born outside the birthplace of the parents and residing there for five years.
3- Growing up in a place other than one's birthplace during childhood and adolescence.
Source: Answers to Inquiries, Q695
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