Pir (Sufism)

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Pir Dastgir, from the Mughal era

Pir (

Arabic: مرشد, lit.'guide, mentor') and Sarkar (Persian: سرکار, lit.
'master, lord').

The title Peer Baba (from Persian: بابا, lit.'father') is common in the Indian subcontinent used as a salutation to Sufi masters or similarly honored persons. After their death, people visit their tombs or mausolea, referred to as dargah or maqbara.

This title is mostly used by sayyids (descendants of Muhammad).[citation needed]

An alternative title is Pirzada or Peerzada. The people having this title are also called Shah. The title is most used by Pirs of Sindh. The title is common in Iran, India and Afghanistan.

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