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ʽAbdullah ibn Masʽud

عبد الله بن مسعود

Abu Abd al-Rahman

594 CE – 653 CE (6 AH – 32 AH)(aged ~59) Born in Makkah Died in Kufa Quraysh

ʽAbdullah ibn Masʽud was a prominent companion of the Prophet Muhammad, renowned as one of the greatest early interpreters of the Qur'an and a key transmitter of hadith.

ʽAbdullah ibn Masʽud was born around 594 CE in Mecca to the Hudhayl tribe. He was among the earliest converts to Islam before 616 CE and closely associated with the Prophet Muhammad, serving as a personal attendant and recognised as one of the foremost experts on the Qur'an. He participated in major battles such as Badr, Uhud, and the Trench, and was known for his courage and knowledge. After the Prophet's death, he became a significant transmitter of hadith and served as a preacher, treasurer, and magistrate in Kufa under Caliph Umar. He had notable conflicts with governors during the caliphate of Uthman but remained influential until his death around 653 CE.

Significance

He is significant as one of the earliest and most knowledgeable companions of Muhammad, instrumental in Qur'anic interpretation and hadith transmission.

Reputation in tradition

Sunni tradition praises him as the greatest interpreter of the Qur'an of his time and a foremost transmitter of hadith.
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Father

Mas'ud ibn Ghafil (مسعود بن غافل)

Mother

Umm Abd bint Abd Wadd (أم عبد بنت عبد ود)

Children (1)

Classical grade
sahabi
Generation
Ṣaḥābī (Companion)
Narrations by collection
  • sahih muslim: 0
Why they matter in hadith

He is one of the most important sahaba for hadith transmission and Qur'anic recitation, widely cited in canonical collections.

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