ʿAbd al-Malik ibn Ḥabīb al-Kalbī

Abd al-Malik ibn Habib al-Kalbi was a notable tabi'i from the city of Kufa during the early Islamic era. He belonged to the Kalb tribe, an Arab tribe with significant presence in early Islamic history. Renowned for his reliability, he was a trusted transmitter of hadith, contributing to the preservation of the Prophet Muhammad's traditions. His narrations are valued in Sunni hadith scholarship for their authenticity. Details about his family and exact dates of birth and death remain scarce. His role as a narrator places him among the important figures who bridged the Sahaba and later generations. He died in the early 2nd century AH, leaving a legacy in Islamic hadith sciences.