Q34
What is meant by a 'Pir' in the Sufi tradition?
A.
The Supreme God
B.
The Guru of the Sufis
AnswerC.
The greatest of all Sufi saints
D.
The orthodox teacher who contests the Sufi
beliefs
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Pir or Peer ('elder') is a title for a Sufi master or spiritual guide. They are also referred to as a Hazrat or Shaikh, which is Arabic for Old Man.