pir
(پیر)
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pîr, pīr |
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In Persian, literally, "old"; the term is used in Sufism to refer to a spiritual master, a shaykh (in Arabic) |
| Long Description: |
In Persian, literally, "old"; the term is used in Sufism to refer to a spiritual master, a shaykh (in Arabic). A pir commonly refers to the head of a Sufi order who is a spiritual guide for disciples following the esoteric path. |
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| Related Terms: |
shaykh murshid |
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