Nearly 3,000 years ago, a group of people migrated from Thailand to Punjab. Their livelihood was begging — moving door to door, street to street, collecting flour and food from villagers.
At that time, Punjab was inhabited by honorable communities such as Jatts, Gujjars, and Arains, who followed Brahmā and were regarded as the learned class. Anyone could become a Brahmin if they possessed knowledge, virtue, honesty, and wisdom. Being a Brahmin was a status of intellect and integrity, not of birth or bloodline.
The Rise of False Brahmins and the Birth of the Caste System
Over time, the Thai-origin beggars began claiming to be Brahmins themselves. They started preaching that some people were born superior while others were inferior — giving birth to the caste hierarchy.
These impostors spread corruption by dividing society and exploiting religion for personal gain. While the educated Punjabi classes (Jatts, Gujjars, Arains, and true Brahmins) opposed them, simple villagers fell prey to their deception.
Gradually, these self-proclaimed Brahmins gained control of temples and places of worship, using faith as a tool for power and wealth. They became rich and influential — even interfering in politics and royal courts, thus cementing their dominance in India’s social structure.
The Arrival of Islam in Punjab
With the advent of Islam, Punjabi tribes such as Jatts, Gujjars, Rajputs, Sheikhs, and Awans began embracing the new faith. Even before Muhammad bin Qasim’s arrival, Islam had already begun to flourish across Punjab, thanks to the Sufi saints who spread the message of peace, equality, and divine love.
Later, when Muslim conquerors began converting people by force, the false Brahmins — descendants of the Thai beggars — also accepted Islam.
But upon learning its teachings, they realized that Islam upholds absolute equality — that no person is superior to another by birth, lineage, or wealth. True honor lies only in piety and righteousness
This realization terrified them. They had lived for centuries feeding off the ignorance of others and refused to give up their elite status.
From Brahmin to Syed — The Birth of a New Deception
Determined to preserve their social control, these opportunists began studying Islamic beliefs closely. They discovered that Muslims held immense love and respect for Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and his family (Ahl al-Bayt).
Seeing an opportunity, they crafted a new identity: they claimed to be “Sayyids” (Syeds) — descendants of the Holy Prophet ﷺ — and began spreading propaganda that their lineage made them superior to others.
Through this new religious mask, they regained the same power, wealth, and prestige they once enjoyed as false Brahmins. And just like before, many innocent Muslims fell into their trap, believing their self-proclaimed spiritual superiority.
Even today, the descendants of these Thai-minded impostors, who call themselves Syeds, exist in large numbers across Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh — continuing the mindset of manipulation and inherited superiority.
The Islamic Truth: All Humans Are Equal Before Allah
“Indeed, the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous among you.” (Qur’an 49:13)
Islam strictly forbids caste-based or lineage-based superiority. No person’s family, tribe, or ancestry grants them favor before Allah. Only taqwa — sincerity, humility, and good deeds — determine one’s worth.
It is therefore essential to protect yourself from those who exploit religion for social status or personal benefit. In Islam, every human being stands equal before the Creator.
Conclusion
History teaches us that false hierarchies, whether in the name of caste or religion, always corrupt society. The message of Islam is one of unity, equality, and justice — rejecting all claims of superiority based on birth or blood.
Honor belongs only to those who live with truth, humility, and faith.
اللهم صل علی محمد و علی آل محمد (O Allah, send Your blessings upon Muhammad and upon the family of Muhammad.)
