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Is the Nikah of a girl invalid if she marries without her father's permission to avoid committing a sin, even though her father did not approve of her marrying a pious non-Syed boy?
Seyed Ali Shobayri

Bismillah, 

Asalamu Alaykom, 

If her father prevented her from marrying a suitable believing man for no valid reason, his authority drops and she may marry without his permission. The father rejecting the boy for not 'being a sayed' isn't a valid reason. This practice is usually found in the indo-pak region and is due to Hindu caste system influence. All scholars permit marriage between sayed and non Sayeds. 
 

May Allah grant you success 
Are those who are descendants of Hazrat Abbas (a) referred to as Sadaat? If so, by which name are they referred?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Yes, there are Sadaat from Bani Hashim and there great grandfather is Ameerul Mo’mineen (AS). They have different families and different names in many countries.

‘Wassalam.
Are non-Syed men allowed to wear a green shawl or scarf?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'ala

It has become a social norm that green shawls and scarves are for Sayyids, so therefore if you are living in such a society, it would be best to stay within the social norms of that society.

And Allah knows best
Is it permissible in Islamic law to reject a marriage proposal if a girl seeks to avoid sin by marrying someone who is equal to her in all aspects but is not from the Syed lineage?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'ala

There is no "sin" in rejecting a marriage proposal, and there is no "sin" in marrying a non-Sayyid. 

You must marry someone who, along with having the fundamental qualities of being religious and good akhlaq, but also compatible with you as well, and whether he is a Sayyid or not is irrelevant. 

And Allah knows best