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What is meant by a 'pir' in the Sufi tradition? |
| A. | The Supreme God |
| B. | The Guru of the Sufis |
| C. | The greatest of all Sufi saints |
| D. | The orthodox teacher who |
| Answer» B. The Guru of the Sufis | |
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Explanation: Pir is a title for a Sufi master equally used in the nath tradition. They are also referred to as a Hazrat or Shaikh, which is Arabic for Old Man. The title often translated into English as "saint" and could be interpreted as "Elder". In Sufism a Pir's role is to guide and instruct his disciples on the Sufi path. This is ften done by general lessons (called Suhbas) an individual guidance. |
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