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I never knew of this concept of "Sayyids" I was always raised that all Muslims are equal and there was never such a thing of "Lords" or "kings" in Islam.

I didn't even know there were shias & sunnis (i'm sunni myself) because my madrasa just focused on islamic history and Islam as one, none of this divisive stuff.

Anyway I became aware of Shias when I moved and made friends Shia friends, and the first thing they asked me was whether I was Shia, I said I'm a muslim, until i had to go ask my parents.

Anyway theses Shias (khojas btw) started going about how Sayyids are "pure" and descendents of Prophet Muhammed (SAW) and that they were "better" muslims etc.

I don't believe in Sayyids based on common sense, first of all all of these "sayyids" I've met are all Pakistani or Indian, I've never met a non-pakistani/indian Sayyid or a non-pakistani/indian sayyid that introduced themselves as sayyids.

Second, how do you trace you family all the way back to that time. If I look at my own family tree is large and complicated.

third, what if someone changed their lastname and convinced people they were a sayyid for their children's benefit.

fourth, if Sayyid are descendants of the Prophets (SAW) then why are so many of these kids who are "Sayyids" the worst examples of Muslims.

Lastly, I know its BS because "Sayyids" get special treatment, apparently they're are paid enormous sums of money to "bless" homes (i know as fact its happened) and preform certain religious ceremonies. Girls are almost literally "SOLD" to "Sayyid" husbands so the family can marry into the "Sayyid" clan.

It all sounds like a system created by someone so they enrich themselves.