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

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

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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.
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