Sahm al-Sadat (the Share of the Sayyids) constitutes the other half of the total Khums payment. This portion is designated for needy descendants of the Prophet Muhammad — known as Sayyids or Hashemites — who are in financial need.
The recipients of Sahm al-Sadat must meet two criteria: they must be descendants of the Prophet Muhammad through the line of Hashim (the Prophet's great-grandfather), and they must be in genuine financial need. A Sayyid who is financially self-sufficient would not qualify to receive this portion. The payment helps ensure that the descendants of the Prophet are cared for by the Muslim community.
In practice, Sahm al-Sadat is distributed to qualifying individuals either directly by the Khums payer (with their Marja's permission in some cases) or through organizations that verify the lineage and need of recipients. Some communities have established funds specifically for the distribution of Sahm al-Sadat.
Related Terms
Khums(خمس)
A 20% (one-fifth) tax on annual surplus income in Ja'fari (Shia) jurisprudence, applied after legitimate expenses are deducted.
Sahm al-Imam(سهم الإمام)
Half of the Khums payment designated for the Imam's share, typically paid to a Marja' (religious authority) or their representative.
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