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What is meant by a ‘pir’ in the Sufi tradition?
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- The Supreme God
- The Guru of the Sufis
- The greatest of all Sufi saints
- The orthodox teacher who contests the Sufi beliefs
- The Supreme God
Correct Option: B
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 is 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 often done by general lessons (called Suhbas) and individual guidance.