Person
Hadith narrator

Abu Abd al-Rahman al-Sulami

أبي عبد الرحمن السلمي

Abu Abd al-Rahman · al-Sulami

660 CE – 693 CE (40 AH – 110 AH)(aged ~33) Born in Madinah Died in Madinah Sulami

Abu Abd al-Rahman al-Sulami was a prominent tabi'i from Madinah known for his reliable transmission of hadith and knowledge of the Prophet's traditions.

Abu Abd al-Rahman al-Sulami was a notable Islamic scholar and tabi'i from the tribe of Banu Sulaym during the early Islamic era. He was renowned for his expertise in hadith transmission and his deep knowledge of the Prophet Muhammad's traditions. Living in Madinah, he played a significant role in preserving and conveying Islamic teachings to subsequent generations. His contributions helped shape early Islamic scholarship and jurisprudence. He died around the year 693 CE, leaving a lasting legacy among Muslim scholars.

Significance

He is significant for his role as a trustworthy tabi'i who preserved and transmitted the Prophet's traditions.

Reputation in tradition

Praised in Sunni tradition as a reliable and knowledgeable transmitter of hadith.
Classical grade
thiqa
Generation
Tābiʿī (Successor)
Narrations by collection
  • sahih bukhari: 0
Why they matter in hadith

He is a key transmitter of hadith from the companions, especially from Anas ibn Malik and others.

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