Murid
Murid is a Sufi term meaning 'committed one' from the root meaning "willpower" or "self-esteem". It refers to a person who is committed to a Murshid in a Tariqa of Sufism. Also known as a
Salik, a murid is an initiate into the mystic philosophy of Sufism. When the talibe makes a pledge to a Murshid the talibe becomes initiated as a Murid. The initiation process is known as
`ahd or
Bai'ath. Before initiation a Murid is guided and taught by a
Murshid or
Pir who must first accept the initiate as his or her disciple. Throughout the instruction period, the Murid typically experiences visions and dreams during personal spiritual exercises. These visions are interpreted by the
Murshid. The
Murid is invested in the cloak of the order upon initiation, having progressed through a series of increasingly difficult and significant tasks on the path of mystical development.
Murids often receive books of instruction from
Murshids and often accompany itinerant
Murshids on their wanderings.