I have read that it is normally expected and allowed that a man may marry a sayyidah only if he is also a sayyid, or if he is a "man of knowledge", but the sayyidah is not. What does this mean, a "man of knowledge"?

Salam 'Alaykoum, I am potentially Sayyid (Descendant of the Prophet), and I would like to know if there are any specific things to apply or recommendations for Sayyid people. I am thinking of having children (or many children), being polygamous, being even more careful with language etc. Thanks in advance

As I know Say'id is descendant of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) but can anyone prove that they are one? The names Mir and Saeed/Sayeed/Said are usually used by those who claim to be the descendants of the Prophet. Can anyone have these names or not? Say'id are now in nearly every single country. Is this possible? Has this been mentioned in the history of Islam?

As probably majority or even all of you are aware, (except the prefix name of Seyyed or Sayyid which means mister), there are many people (Muslims) who are named as Seyyed or Sayyid at the initial part of their names. (Commonly, at the initial part of their first name). According to my average knowledge and also according to what I found during my researches, I figured out that Seyyed is related to the persons who are related to the grandfather of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his household), and even I saw it is related to the Shia Imam’s descendent based on - f-sadat.persianblog.ir I am looking for a more authentic site in regard to the above mentioned matter. Well, more precise explanation concerning the mentioned matter would be appreciated. *Note: I'm looking for a Shiite site(s) (which has elaborated it)*

Assalamualaikum, I have a question if a Children of a Sayyida mother with a non syed father is called mirza. Does mirza still count as direct descendant of prophet muhammad S.A.W (ahlul bait?) or is it only applied to Sayyid and syarif?

What is the difference between both of the terms? Definition of Sharif is here . Don't use Wikipedia English page for it cause it's talking about something different, if you want to see an English translation then perhaps you can use Google Translate. Definition of Syed is here

>**Sayyads (descendants from the family of the Holy Prophet, pbuh)** are entitled to more respect, though they are equal in the eyes of Allah. Giving them Sadaqah (Charity) is also forbidden. What are the other rights of a Sayyad a **non-Sayyad** must remember? Does this concept of Sayyads not **divide** the Muslims, and create kibr(feeling of lordliness) among (modern) Sayyads? **Reference to Holy Scriptures** is highly appreciated. **Jazaakallah...**

Rasulullah said: > Narrated Abu Huraira: Al-Hasan bin `Ali took a date from the dates > given in charity and put it in his mouth. The Prophet said, "Expel it > from your mouth. Don't you know that we do not eat a thing which is > given in charity?" (Bukhari and Muslim ) This hadith clearly outlines the impermissibility of a "syed" person (someone proven to be from the lineage of rasulullah) receiving sadaqah from anyone else. Is it permissible for them, then, to receive zakah? ---------- Some groups and individuals believe other things about someone who is syed. That's fine, but don't answer this question with things like "syeds can take zakah" or "syeds can take zakah from syeds," or other beliefs. This is a clearly-stated axiom of my question. Also, this question ignores the largely modern issue of *actually proving someone is syed.* Don't go there; that's a tangent, and something a lot of people claim to today. Again, the assumption is that you can or have verified that someone really IS syed.