Abu al-ʿĀliyah

Abu al-ʿĀliyah belonged to the third generation of hadith transmitters, known as the Tabi‘in. He lived during the early Islamic era and was renowned for his trustworthy narration of hadiths and his devout character. His contributions helped preserve the sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad, which are fundamental to Islamic jurisprudence and theology. He was respected among Sunni scholars for his reliability and moral integrity. Details about his tribal affiliation, family, and exact dates of birth and death are scarce. His role as a transmitter of hadiths places him among the significant figures who bridged the Sahaba and later generations. Abu al-ʿĀliyah's death date is not precisely recorded but is generally placed in the 2nd century AH.