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Abdullah ibn Mas'ud

عبد الله بن مسعود

Abu Abd al-Rahman

594 CE – 653 CE (7 AH – 32 AH)(aged ~59) Born in Makkah Died in Kufa Quraysh

Abdullah ibn Mas'ud was an early companion of the Prophet Muhammad, renowned for his profound knowledge of the Qur'an and hadith. He played a significant role as a Qur'anic scholar, warrior, and administrator during the formative years of Islam.

Abdullah ibn Mas'ud was born in Mecca around 594 CE into the Hudhayl tribe. He was among the earliest converts to Islam, learning the Qur'an directly from Muhammad and becoming one of the foremost experts on it. He participated in key battles such as Badr, Uhud, and the Trench, and was known for his close personal service to the Prophet. After Muhammad's death, he served as a preacher, magistrate, and treasurer in Kufa under Caliph Umar. He was respected for his knowledge and generosity but had notable conflicts with governors during Uthman's caliphate. Abdullah died around 653 CE, leaving a legacy as a leading transmitter of hadith and Qur'anic interpretation.

Significance

He is significant as one of the earliest and most knowledgeable companions of Muhammad, especially in Qur'anic exegesis 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
thiqa
Generation
Ṣaḥābī (Companion)
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Why they matter in hadith

He is a major transmitter of hadith and Qur'anic knowledge, highly trusted by all major hadith scholars.

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