Murid

Posted on 06/28/2012 by marina

MURID مريد
Lit. “One who is desirous or willing.” A disciple of some murshid, or leader, of a mystic order. Any student of divinity. [SUFI.]

Based on Hughes, Dictionary of Islam

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