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Syeds are often told that they get double the reward and chastisement for their deeds compared to others. Is this true? If so, isn't this unfair as nobody chooses their own lineage?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

It is absolutely fair as all the rules of Islam are fair with out fail. Those who are linked with the greatest human being, Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) are gifted more reward when they do good and implement his teachings , and this gift is for the sake of respect and love of the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA). Similarly if they do wrong and violate the message of Islam, they will entitled to double chastisement because of the disrespect they showed to the Prophet (SAWA).

In Quran said : O wives of the Prophet; any one from you commits a proven sin will be punished double, and any one from you submits to the will of Allah and His messenger and does good, we shall grant her double of reward. (33:30 and 31).

Wassalam.
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

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.

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

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.
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

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