Arabic · noun · Nation, Faith & Society

Bay'at

बैअत

said ba-YAT

also written: bayah, baiat

Meaning

The pledge of allegiance, whether to a ruler or to a spiritual guide.

Literally: pledge, oath of allegiance

Related words

A disciple or follower of a Sufi master; one who has pledged spiritual allegiance.

A spiritual elder or master of a Sufi order who guides disciples on the mystic path.