Person
Hadith narrator

ʿAbd Allāh ibn ʿAbd al-Wahhāb

عبد الله بن عبد الوهاب
Lifespan unknown

ʿAbd Allāh ibn ʿAbd al-Wahhāb was a trustworthy hadith narrator from the third generation of transmitters, known for his reliability in Sahih al-Bukhari chains of transmission.

ʿAbd Allāh ibn ʿAbd al-Wahhāb belonged to the third generation of hadith transmitters (Tabi‘ al-Tabi‘in) and was renowned for his trustworthiness and reliability. He was a member of the Arabian tribal milieu during the early Islamic centuries and contributed to the preservation of hadith literature. His narrations appear in several chains of transmission in Sahih al-Bukhari, one of the most authentic hadith collections in Sunni Islam. His role was primarily as a transmitter rather than a jurist or theologian. Details about his birth and death years are not precisely recorded, but he lived in the early Islamic period. His reliability has been praised in Sunni tradition, making him a significant figure in hadith studies. There is no indication of his involvement in political or reformist activities. His death year is unknown.

Significance

He is significant for his reliability as a hadith transmitter appearing in key Sunni hadith collections.

Reputation in tradition

Praised in Sunni tradition as a trustworthy and reliable hadith narrator.
Classical grade
thiqa
Generation
Tābiʿ al-Tābiʿīn
Narrations by collection
  • sahih bukhari: 0
Why they matter in hadith

He is significant as a reliable transmitter in the isnāds of major hadith collections, contributing to the authenticity of the narrations.

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