Abū al-Khayr Muḥammad ibn ʿAbd al-Raḥmān al-Kalbī

Abū al-Khayr Muḥammad ibn ʿAbd al-Raḥmān al-Kalbī belonged to the tribe of Banu Kalb, an Arab tribe prominent in early Islamic history. He lived during the era of the Tabi'in and was recognised as a trustworthy hadith narrator in Kufa. His role was significant in the transmission and teaching of hadith, contributing to the preservation of Islamic traditions. He was known for his precision and reliability in transmitting prophetic traditions. His narrations were valued by later scholars and he was part of the fourth generation of hadith transmitters. Details about his death are not precisely recorded but he is remembered for his scholarly contributions.