Person
Hadith narrator

ʿAbd Allāh ibn Abī Laylā

عبد الله بن أبي ليلى
699 CE – 767 CE (80 AH – 150 AH)(aged ~68) Born in Kufa Died in Kufa

ʿAbd Allāh ibn Abī Laylā was a notable Tabi‘i narrator from Kufa renowned for his reliability in hadith transmission. He played a significant role in teaching and transmitting Islamic knowledge to subsequent scholars.

ʿAbd Allāh ibn Abī Laylā belonged to the generation of the Tabi‘in, the successors of the Sahaba, and was based in Kufa. He was known for his precision and trustworthiness in the transmission of hadith, making him a key figure in many isnads (chains of narration). His narrations contributed to the preservation and dissemination of Islamic teachings during the early Islamic period. He taught several important scholars, thereby influencing Islamic scholarship beyond his lifetime. His exact birth and death dates are not well documented, but he lived during the 1st century AH. His role as a reliable narrator has been praised in Sunni tradition. Details about his family, tribe, and personal life remain scarce in historical records.

Significance

He is significant as a trustworthy Tabi‘i narrator who contributed to the preservation of hadith literature.

Reputation in tradition

Praised in Sunni tradition for reliability and precision in hadith transmission
Classical grade
thiqa
Generation
Tābiʿ al-Tābiʿīn
Narrations by collection
  • sahih bukhari: 0
Why they matter in hadith

He is significant as a trustworthy transmitter whose narrations appear in major hadith collections including Sahih al-Bukhari.

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