Arabic · noun · Spirit & the Divine

Khirqa

ख़िरक़ा

said khir-qa

also written: Khirqah,Khirka

Meaning

The patched woollen cloak of a Sufi, bestowed by a master as a mark of initiation.

Literally: patched garment, rag

Related words

A spiritual guide or preceptor who directs the disciple toward God.

The oath of allegiance a disciple pledges to a spiritual master on entering the path.

A wandering mendicant mystic who renounces worldly wealth; a poor man of God.