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History GK · Q34

Bhakti Movement

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 34

Q34

What is meant by a 'Pir' in the Sufi tradition?

A.
The Supreme God
B.
The Guru of the Sufis
Answer
C.
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.