Will one be considered a Sayyid through one's grandmother?

Q: Am I considered to be a descendant of Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) if my paternal grandmother is confirmed a Sayyida through her father?

A: No.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)