What is another word for faqir?
Pronunciation: [fˈaki͡ə] (IPA) 
Faqir, commonly known as a Sufi mendicant, is a term widely used in the Muslim world and Hindi literature. There are several synonyms for Faqir. In Arabic, it is commonly called dervish, which means a poor, wandering Muslim monk. In Persian, it is known as Darvesh, while in Turkey, it is called fakir. In India and Pakistan, the term is commonly known as fakeer. In general, all these words refer to someone who has renounced material wealth and worldly desires for spiritual devotion, often by living a life of asceticism, simplicity and humility. These synonyms underscore the importance and value of self-realization and spiritual awakening in various cultures.
