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 contests the Sufibeliefs
Correct Answer: The Guru of the Sufis
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.