Person
Hadith narrator
Abdullah ibn al-Mubarak
عبد الله بن المبارك
Abu Abdulrahman
726 CE – 797 CE (118 AH – 181 AH)(aged ~71) Born in Merv Died in Merv
Abdullah ibn al-Mubarak was a prominent Sunni scholar and muhaddith of the early Islamic period.
Abdullah ibn al-Mubarak was a renowned hadith scholar, jurist, and ascetic belonging to the third generation of Muslims (Tabi‘un). He was known for his extensive travels to collect hadith and his deep piety and knowledge. He contributed significantly to Islamic jurisprudence and hadith sciences. His works and teachings influenced many subsequent scholars. He lived during the 8th century CE and passed away in 797 CE. His legacy remains important in Sunni Islamic tradition.
Significance
He is significant as a major hadith scholar and ascetic who shaped early Islamic scholarship.
Reputation in tradition
Highly praised in Sunni tradition for his piety, knowledge, and contributions to hadith and jurisprudence.
Classical grade
thiqa
Generation
Tābiʿ al-Tābiʿīn
Narrations by collection
- sahih muslim: 0
Why they matter in hadith
He is a major transmitter and authority in hadith and Islamic jurisprudence of his time.
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