Person
Hadith narrator

Abu Salamah ibn Abd al-Rahman ibn Awf

أبو سلمة

Abu Salamah

641 CE – 675 CE (20 AH – 55 AH)(aged ~34) Born in Madinah Died in Madinah Quraysh

Abu Salamah ibn Abd al-Rahman ibn Awf was a prominent tabi'i and reliable hadith narrator from Madinah, known for his piety and close companionship with the Prophet's family.

Abu Salamah belonged to the generation of the Tabi'in, the successors of the Sahaba, and was active in Madinah during the early Islamic era. He was renowned for his piety and was a trusted transmitter of hadith, contributing significantly to the preservation of the Prophet Muhammad's traditions. Abu Salamah was closely associated with the family of the Prophet and was respected for his religious knowledge and moral character. His narrations have been cited by many later scholars, establishing his importance in Islamic scholarship. He lived during the formative period of hadith compilation and played a key role in the transmission of prophetic traditions. Details about his death are not precisely recorded but he is remembered as a venerable figure among the Tabi'in.

Significance

He is significant for his role as a trustworthy hadith transmitter and a prominent member of the Tabi'in in Madinah.

Reputation in tradition

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

He is important as a trustworthy transmitter of hadith from the tabi'in generation.

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