ʿAbd Allāh ibn Abī Laylā
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
Reputation in tradition
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He is significant as a trustworthy transmitter whose narrations appear in major hadith collections including Sahih al-Bukhari.