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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Zina . Sayyid . Repentance (Tawbah) . Marriage . Shariah

If a Sayyeda girl commits Zina with a non-Syed boy and repents, can they marry later? Are Sayyeds considered superior in Islam or do they have different Sharia laws?

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 3 months ago

Bismihi ta'āla

Yes, she can marry. Why should she not be able to marry. She did haram, and repented. None of this has anything to do with her being a Seyyidah, and we all know that Islam does not give superiority to any race or group of people or person. The only person that is better than others is he/she with better piety.

And Allah knows best

205041

Marriage . Ahl al-Bayt . Sayyid

Could you share credible narrations from the lives of Ahl al-Bayt (A) concerning the marriage of a Syeda to a non-Syed, as there is skepticism from some quarters regarding rulings from the Maraji'?

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 3 months ago

'All our most knowledgeable Ulama (Maraaje' of Taqleed) say that marriage between Sayyeda believer and Nin Sayyed believer is allowed as we don't have in the authentic narrations from the Prophet (SAWA) and his Ahlul Bayt (AS) any evidence against it. They have long list if authentic narrations e.g. in Al-Kaafi , an authentic Hadeeths from Al-Hadhrami from imam Ja'far Al-Sadiq (AS) : The Prophet (SAWA) arranged the marriage between his first cousin sister Dhubaa'ah Bint Al-Zubair ibn Abdul Muttalib and Al-Miqdad ibn al-Aswad. This is a clear evidence that Miqdad ibn al-Aswad who was a Mo'min but non Sayyed was been helped by the Prophet himself (SAWA) to marry a Sayyeda Mo'mina who was the first cousin sister of the Prophet (SAWA).

We also have a Hadeeth in Al-Tahtheeb (number 1581) stating the same marriage between the Prophet;s real cousin sister and Miqdad ibn al-Aswad arranged by the Prophetvhimself (SAWA).

Wassalam.

204879

Marriage . Scholars . Sunni-Shi'a . Sayyid

I converted from Sunni to Shia and want to marry a Shia Sayyeda. As a practicing Shia convert, is this marriage fully permissible according to scholars, or are there any concerns or discouragements regarding it?

Bismihi ta'āla

A Seyyid/Seyyidah can marry a non-Seyyid/Seyyidah. These are only cultural norms, and as long as both sides are Muslim and wajib requirements for marriage are met, the marriage will be valid.

And Allah knows best

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Hadith . Sayyid . Marriage . Sadaqa (Charity) . Usul al-Kafi

Could you clarify the hadith in al-Kafi (5:3:22, hadith #5) where some interpret Imam al-Sadiq (as) as prohibiting marriage between Sayyid and non-Sayyid by stating, "sadaqa is not allowed for us"?

Our great scholars who are Maraaje’ of Taqleed have studies all the Hadiths regarding marriage including this Hadith mentioned in your question and gave clear verdict that marriage between Mo'mina and Mo’min is allowed with out the condition of being Sayyed or not Sayyed. Great Sayyed Ulama have given their Sayyed daughters for marriage to non Sayyed Mo’mins like Ayatullah Khomeini who gave his daughter to Shaikh Eshraqi, Ayatullah Sayyed Muhsin Al-Hakeem who gave his daughter to Shaikh Hasan Najaf, Ayatullah Gulpaygani who gave his daughter to Shaikh Saadi and many other great Ulama.

In some countries culture such marriage is not accepted, but culture can never change the Sharia of the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS).

Wassalam.

202362

Children . Sayyid

If a mother is a Syed and the father is not, can their children be considered Syeds? Could you explain the origins of the Syed lineage? Did it begin with Imam Ali (AS) or only Bibi Fatima (AS)? Were Lady Zainab (SA)'s children also Syeds?

Most of our leading scholars state that Sayyed is the person whose father is a Sayyed. If his mother only was a Sayyed with out his father, then he is not included if the rules of Sayyed. Sayyed is not allowed to receive obligatory Zakat from non Sayyed.

Sayyed are the great grand children of Bani Hashim. Lady Zainab;s children are Sayyeds because their father Abdullah ibn Ja'far Ibn Abi Talib.

Wassalam.

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Scholars . Sayyid . Mujtahid . Al-Saduq

Was Sheikh Saduq (R) opposed to marriages between Syeds and non-Syeds? Do all Mujtahids hold the same view on these types of marriages?

Our leading Maraaje’ of Taqleed including Ayatullah Khomeini, Ayatullah Khomeini, Ayatullah Sistani, Ayatullah Gulpaygani, Ayatullah Waheed Khurasani, Ayatullah Khamna’ee, Ayatullah Baqir Al-Sadr, aayatullah Fayyadh say that marriage between Sayyed and non Sayyed believers is allowed. Many of Sayyed Maraaje’ have given their Sayyed daughters for marriage with non Sayyed e.g Ayatullah Sayyed Khumeini who gave his daughter to Shaikh Ishraaqi Ayatullah Sayyed Gulpaygani who gave his daughter to Shaikh Saafi and Ayatullah Sayyed Mohsin Al-Hakeemvwho gave his daughter to Shaikh Mohammad Hasan Najaf. These are just few examples of hundreds of leading Sayyed Shia Ulama who gave their daughter for marriage to non Sayyed believers.

Wassalam.

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Father . Wife . Sunni . Sayyid

Is a young boy, born to his father's second wife who is Sunni, still considered a Sayyed if his father is a Sayyed, despite believing he is not due to his mother's Sunni background?

If his father is a Sayyed, he will be a Sayyed as well just like his father.

Wassalam.

192537

Sayyid . Mut'a (Temporary marriage)

Is it permissible for an 18-year-old Sayed to enter into a Mutah with a Christian or Jewish girl who is not a virgin due to prior non-marital relationships?

If she was never married before, she still needs the permission of her father or paternal grand father. If her father or paternal grand father disagree for invalid reason, then has the right to decide for herself. If you have a Muslim wife, you need her permission to have a Mut’ah marriage with Christian or Jewish female.

Wassalam.

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Daughter . Alcohol . Parents . Pakistan . Sayyid

If a Muslim Syed daughter living abroad engages in activities like drinking alcohol, having a boyfriend, and wearing inappropriate clothing, are parents in Pakistan obligated to financially support her living and accommodation?

Parents are responsible to do every thing possible to protect their children from evil deeds and harmful company. If they are sure that their financial support will be used in sinful acts, they should refrain from supporting the wrong. They should everything possible to save their daughter from wrong.

Wassalam.

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Girl . Father . Sin . Marriage . Sayyid

Is it considered valid if a girl marries without her father's permission to avoid sin, when he refuses a proposal from a morally good and equal status believer, without valid reason, due to negative cultural thoughts about marrying a non-Syed?

I advise you to refer to your Marje’ of Taqleed and explain to him the reasons of father’s refusal then take his advise as a Marje’ of Taqleed.

You can contact your Marje’ of Taqleed by email to telephone.

Wassalam.

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Sunni . Family . Sayyid . Zakat . Poor

What alternative financial support can we offer to our impoverished relatives, considering that Zakat is not permissible within our Sunni Sayyid family?

Zakat from Non Sayyed is not permissible to Poor Sayyed, but it is permissible from a Sayyed to a poor Sayyed. If you are a Sayyed, you can give your Zakat to your Sayyed relatives.

We should give to our relatives more than Khums and Zakat to see that their life is with out financial hardships just like our own life as much as we can.

Wassalam.

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Girl . Father . Marriage . Sayyid

Can an unmarried girl marry a pious compatible man, even if she knows her father will not allow it due to non-Syed status, in order to protect herself from committing sin?

This is an issue in some countries among some people who think that cultural matters are to be followed in marriage.

I advise you to refer to your Marje’ Taqleed to seek his guidance.

Wassalam.