Where Did the Sayyids Come from?

Sayyids are Arabs, and Sayyids in Asia are of Arab origin. The Sayyids are a branch of the tribe of Banu Hashim, a clan from the tribe of Quraish, which traces its lineage to Adnan, whose lineage traces back to the Prophet Ismael the son of the Prophet Ibrahim or Abraham.

Where did the original Muslims come from?

Islam started in Mecca, in modern-day Saudi Arabia, during the time of the prophet Muhammad's life.

Where does the name Sayyid come from?

Muslim: from a personal name based on Arabic sayyid 'lord', 'master', 'chief'. This is a title of respect used for the descendants of Fatima, daughter of the Prophet Muhammad.