Person
Hadith narrator

Abu Salamah Abd al-Rahman ibn Abd al-Rahman ibn Abi al-Ja'd

أبي سلمة بن عبد الرحمن

Abu Salamah

641 CE – 728 CE (20 AH – 110 AH)(aged ~87) Born in Madinah Died in Madinah Quraysh

Abu Salamah Abd al-Rahman ibn Abd al-Rahman ibn Abi al-Ja'd was a prominent tabi'i and reliable hadith transmitter from Madinah, known for his piety and close companionship with the Prophet's companions.

Abu Salamah belonged to the generation of the Tabi'in, the successors of the Prophet Muhammad's companions, and was based in Madinah. He was renowned for his devoutness and his role as a trustworthy transmitter of hadith, contributing significantly to the preservation of prophetic traditions. His close association with the Sahaba (companions) granted him a respected position in early Islamic scholarship. Abu Salamah's narrations have been cited by many later scholars, underscoring his importance in hadith transmission. He lived during the formative period of Islamic history following the Prophet's death and died in Madinah. His legacy endures through the hadith collections that include his transmissions.

Significance

He is significant for his role as a trustworthy transmitter of hadith and as a prominent tabi'i in Madinah.

Reputation in tradition

Praised in Sunni tradition as a pious and reliable hadith transmitter and a close companion of the Prophet's companions.
Classical grade
thiqa
Generation
Tābiʿī (Successor)
Narrations by collection
  • sahih bukhari: 0
Why they matter in hadith

He serves as a key transmitter bridging the Sahabah and Tabi'in generations.

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