Murid (Arabic:

) 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 (teacher) in
a Tariqa (spiritual path) of Sufism. Also known as a Salik (Arabic:
), a murid is an initiate
into the mystic philosophy of Sufism. When the talibe makes a pledge (Bay'ah) to
a Murshid the talibe becomes initiated as a Murid. The initiation process is known
as `ahd (Arabic:
) or Bai'ath. Before initiation a Murid is guided and taught by
a Murshid(Arabic:
) 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 Murshidson their
wanderings.[1]