Sayyid

Sayyid (also spelt Saiyed, Seyit, Seyd, Said, Syed, Sayed, Sayyed, Saiyid, Seyed and Seyyed) (Arabic: سيد‎, Persian: [sejˈjed]; meaning "Mister"; plural: Saadat or Sadat Arabic: سادة‎ sādah is an honorific title denoting people (feminine version: sayyidah سيدة) accepted as descendants of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and his cousin Imam Ali through his grandsons, Imam Hasan ibn Ali and Imam Husayn ibn Ali, sons of Muhammad's daughter Fatimah and son-in-law Ali (Ali ibn Abi Talib). Female sayyids are given the titles Sayyida, Syeda, Alawiyah or Sharifa. In some regions of the Islamic world, such as in India, the descendants of Muhammad are given the title Amir or Mir, meaning commander, general.

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Sadaqa . Sayyid

Is it permissible for a Syed to give Sadaqa to another Syed? Or is Sadaqa only meant for non-Syeds in all situations?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 2 months ago

Bismihi ta'ala

What we commonly refer to as "sadaqah", or charity giving is mustahab, and it can be given to anyone; a Seyid or a non-Seyid.

It is only the wajib zakat (for example) of a non-Seyid that cannot be given to a Seyid.

And Allah knows best.

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Woman . Sayyid . Marriage

Is a female Sayed allowed to marry a non-Sayed male?

Bismihi ta'ala

Yes, a Seyid male/female is allowed to marry a non-Seyid male/female. There is nowhere in our religion that somehow forces Seyids/Seyidahs to marry someone like them. This has also unfortunately turned into a very negative culture as well. The esteemed Marja' A.U. Seyid Sistani has pointed to this in a statement where he admonished some parents who cling onto this wrong culture and reject prospect spouses on the basis that they are not Seyids/Seyidahs.

With prayers for your success.

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Sayyid . Imam al-Hasan . Imam Husayn . Fatimah al-Zahra

Are Imams Hasan (AS) and Hussain (AS) classed as Syeds because they are the sons of lady Fatima (AS)? If so, then what are the other children of Hazrat Ali (AS) classed as who descended from his other wives?

Zoheir Ali Esmail, Shaykh Zoheir Ali Esmail has a Bsc in Accounting and Finance from the LSE in London, and an MA in Islamic Studies from Middlesex University. He studied Arabic at Damascus University and holds a PhD... Answered 3 months ago

Bismillah

The Sayyid title is applied to all of the descendants of Hashim (they are called Hashimis) so it includes all of Imam Ali's (as) children.

May you always be successful

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Sunni . Man . Sunni-Shi'a . Sayyid . Marriage

Is it allowed for a Shia Syeda to marry a Sunni man?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answer updated 4 months ago

Yes.

Why would God punish or restrict a woman due to her paternal lineage to only allow her to marry a certain group of men, whereas other Muslim women are allowed to marry any Muslim man?

However, I do think it's advisable to take sect into consideration when marrying, and to make sure that the husband and wife have compatible ideas about religion, especially if there is the possibility of children. However, this is general advice, not related to one's lineage.

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Respect . Sayyid . Sin

What are the virtues, rights and obligations of a Sayed? What are the ways for a non-Syed to show respect for a Syed? Is it true that Syeds will have it harder than others on the Day of Judgement when accounting for their sins?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 8 months ago

Sayyed belongs to the family tree of the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA), that is why he should respect and act upon the teachings of the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS).

Pious Sayyeds have great rule in history of Muslims in spreading the message of Islam in many countries. Great number of our Maraaji' of Taqleed, leading scholars, authors and teachers are Sayyeds.

Some of the scholars stated that the good deeds of Sayyed will have more reward, while bad deeds from him will cause him more hardship. They mention the Quranic verse 33:30 ( يضاعف لها العذاب ضعفين )as an evidence which states doubling the punishment of the sins if committed by a wife of the Prophet (SAWA). Sayyeds should keep the respect of the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS) in their behavior.

Every Muslim must respect the Sayyeds and help them as far as he can.

The Prophetic Hadeeth states: Love Allah, for His bounties on you, and love me for the love of Allah, and love my Progeny (Ahlul Bayt) for my love.

We have many Hadeethes encouraging Muslims to be kind, co-operative, helpful and respecting Sadaat (Sayyeds) being from the family tree of the Prophet (SAWA).

Wassalam.

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Sayyid . Marriage

Is it allowed for a Syed boy to marry a non-Syed girl? Is there any saying from an Imam (a) that proves it?

Yes it is allowed.

Marriage between any Mo'min male and Mo'min female is permissible if other conditions are met.

he authentic Hadeeth from Ahlul Bayt (AS) states : المؤمن كفؤ المؤمنة Every believer man is compatible to marry a believer woman.

Wassalam.

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Sayyid . Children

I am a non-Syed and my wife is a Syeda. We are wondering if the child we are expecting would be considered a Syed or non-Syed with respect to Islamic rulings in matters such as Khums? Would it make a difference if the child was a boy or a girl?

The child belongs to his father in the matter of Sayyed or non Sayyed. Most of our great Ulama say that children of non Sayyed from Sayyeda mother are considered as non Sayyed just like their father.

Wassalam.

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Sayyid . Mustahabb . Sadaqa

Can a non-Sayyid give Mustahab Sadaqah to a Sayyid?

According to our leading scholars, the answer to your question is: Yes.

Wassalam.

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Karbala . Imam al-Hasan . Sayyid

How did the progeny of Saadaat from Imam Hasan (AS) continue after the martyrdom of Hazrat Qasim in Karbala?

Imam Hasan (A) is said to have had about 15 or 16 children, but there are some historical disagreements about the details of how many children he had or who else [apart from al-Qasim's mother] he also was married to.

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Karbala . Sayyid . Imam Ali Zayn al-Abidin

Is it true that if Imam Sajjad (AS) had been martyred in Karbala there would have been no Sayyid in the world today? Are all Sadaat in the world only from the progeny of Imam Hussain (AS)?

Allah (SWT) the Glorious, has saved Imam al-Sajjad (AS) in Kerbala to
keep the Imamate which is compulsory not only for Islam and Muslims
but also for the whole universe. Sadaat are not only the grand
children of Imam Husain (AS) but also the grand children of Imam Hasan
(AS) who are also called Hasani Sadaat. In fact all the Grand Children of Bani
Hashim, the grand-father of the Holy Prophet (SAWA) are called
Saadaat.

Wassalaam.

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Marriage . Sayyid

Is is true that a Sayeda is forbidden from marrying a non Sayed? If so, what is the evidence for it?

This claim is based on cultural view in the sub continent and among some believers who have influence from that culture. In Islam, we do not have any discrimination between believers from any background, language, ethnicity, etc.

Those who claim that Sayyeda is forbidden from marrying a Non Sayyed need to present evidence and they will never be able to present any authentic evidence as our authentic narrations from the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS) confirm that any believer man can marry any believer woman whether Sayyed or non Sayyed. Our leading Ulama and Maraaji' of Taqleed who are Sayyeds have given their daughters in marriage to non Sayyed believer e.g.

1. Ayatullah Sayyed Mohsin Al-Hakeem (AR).

2- Ayatullah Sayyed Abul Qasim Al-Khoei (AR).

3. Ayatullah Sayyed Ruhullah Al-Khumaini (AR).

4. Ayatullah Sayyed Mohammad Redha Gulpaigani (AR).

5. Ayatullah Sayyed Mohammad Saeed Al-Hakeem.

Cultural point of view should not overcome religious teachings. The damages of creating such restrictions will make thousands of our daughters suffer and it can ruin life of some of them. No doubt, those who caused this suffering will be responsible in this life and hereafter.

We finally tell them to ask the Marji' of Taqleed whom they follow who are the most knowledgeable about the teachings of the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS).

Wassalam.

Marriage . Sayyid

Is is true that a Sayeda is forbidden from marrying a non Sayed? If so, what is the evidence for it?