The majority of Sayyid, most whom are Shia Muslims, believe that they are one of the modern day descendants of Muhammad, and that they are therefore the descendants of Ishmael and his second son Qedar.
The majority of Sayyid, most whom are Shia Muslims, claim to be modern day descendants of the Prophet Muhammad, a claim rejected by Sunni Muslims. Sayyids claimants (Sunni or Shia) if their claim is true would be also the descendants of Ishmael and his second son Qedar.