: Traditionally, these are drawn in the shape of a tree (Shajra literally means "tree" in Arabic). The Prophet Muhammad is at the root, with various branches representing different generations and migrations across the Islamic world.
: Descendants of Imam Ali al-Hadi (also known as al-Naqi). shajra e sadat
A (Tree of the Sayyids) is a detailed genealogical record or family tree that traces the lineage of the Sadat (descendants of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad) back to his daughter, Fatima al-Zahra, and his cousin and son-in-law, Ali ibn Abi Talib. : Traditionally, these are drawn in the shape
: In many Muslim societies, these records are kept to preserve the family's social and religious standing, ensuring that the history of their ancestors' migrations and contributions to Islamic scholarship is not lost. A (Tree of the Sayyids) is a detailed
: The primary function is to document the "Silsila" (chain) of descent. Most Shajras trace back through one of the two grandsons of the Prophet: Imam Hasan (Hasani Sadat) or Imam Husayn (Husayni Sadat).