Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi's response to How does a Syed prove that he is a Syed? And if a Syed wishes to join the Howza is there a requirement for him to prove his lineage?

How does a Syed prove that he is a Syed? And if a Syed wishes to join the Howza is there a requirement for him to prove his lineage?

How does a Syed prove that he is a Syed? And if a Syed wishes to join the Howza is there a requirement for him to prove his lineage?

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 4 years ago

Sayyed families usually have family tree proving their lineage. If they don't have a family tree but known in their native place as Sayyeds,b that also is considered as a proof.

Studying in Hawza is open for every one who is interested in Islamic knowledge and does not need any proof of lineage.

Wassalam.