Re: SYED
X2:
So lets break it down to multiple sections
1- Lineage- right or wrong, real or fabricated people often indicate some lineage. So before we single syeds out, lets see who else may be out there. Farooqi, siddiqui, usmani, Qureshi, are some of the ones I know of people with some claim to a group based on lineage. So claim, true or fabricated is out there and is very broad.
2- Pride in being of some group- Rajput, butt, Chaudhry, yusufzai, mengal, jatoi etc. not unique or of province, nation, sect, religion… Or of a particular school, organization, ..not a novel thing
3- marrying in only your own group…really have you seen matrimonial ads in Pakistan? It’s all about clans and our own version of different castes/zaat/classes. Some say its a remnant of the caste system in the subcontinent that is ingrained in collective minds, others say its the tribal aspect of Arabs but gone wild. It’s really not just syeds looking for syeds only, it’s much broader.
4- feeling one is superior religiously because of their lineage. That I think is one place some syeds can be blamed of an incorrect viewpoint of being chosen ones, because its one’s actions that matter, plus I guess prayers for someone, not a lineage, real or fabricated. I personally have never met any syed who holds that viewpoint though, although I know it exists.
fortunately I’ve not met any Syeds that hold that concept near and dear to their hearts.
Thank you X2 & Muzna, the voices of reason as usual!!!
I am a Syed(a), my taya in Khi has the family shajra. My Nani was a from a Syed family on both maternal and paternal sides. Double Whammy! My khaloo (first cousin of Ammi) is also a Syed from both sides.
We were never, ever raised to believe that this meant we are infallible or above anyone else. I’m sure is exists, but Alhamdullilah, I’ve never seen or heard anyone I know exhibit such behaviors. And this is the first I’m hearing of the “Syeds cannot burn in a fire”
