Which one of the following term was used by the Sufis for the successor nominated by the teacher of a particular order or Silsila?

Pir

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Murid

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Khalifa (caliph)

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Khanqah

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Solution

The correct option is C Khalifa (caliph)
Sufis were divided into different Silsilas (orders) under a Pir/Sheikh/Khawaja (preceptor or the teacher) whose Khanqah was the centre of activity. Pir's role is to guide and instruct his disciples on the Sufi path. Khalifa (caliph) term was used by the Sufis for the successor nominated by the teacher of a particular order or Silsila.

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