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  1. What is meant by a ‘pir’ in the Sufi tradition?
    1. The Supreme God
    2. The Guru of the Sufis
    3. The greatest of all Sufi saints
    4. The orthodox teacher who contests the Sufi beliefs
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.



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