Person
Hadith narrator

Abdullah ibn Idris al-Hamdani

عبد الله بن إدريس
d. 776 CE Hamdani

Abdullah ibn Idris al-Hamdani was a trustworthy hadith narrator known for his reliability and precision in transmission.

Abdullah ibn Idris al-Hamdani was a notable hadith narrator recognised for his trustworthiness and accuracy in transmitting prophetic traditions. He belonged to the Hamdani tribe, an Arabian tribal group. His era corresponds to the early Islamic period, during which he contributed to the preservation and authentication of hadith literature. His role was primarily as a muhaddith, ensuring the reliability of hadith chains. His precise dates of birth and death are not well documented, but his reputation endures in Sunni tradition for his reliability. Details about his family, including parents, siblings, spouses, and children, are not clearly recorded. His death year remains unknown.

Significance

He is significant for his trustworthy transmission of hadith, contributing to the preservation of Islamic prophetic traditions.

Reputation in tradition

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

He is cited in many chains as a reliable transmitter from the third generation.

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