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Abū Zurʿa al-Rāzī

أبو زرعة الرازي

Abū Zurʿa

815 CE – 878 CE (93 AH – 164 AH)(aged ~63) Born in Rayy Died in Baghdad

Abū Zurʿa al-Rāzī was a prominent 9th-century Muslim scholar and hadith transmitter from Rayy, Iran, known for his reliability and strong memory.

Abū Zurʿa al-Rāzī, born in Rayy in either 815/816 or 809/810 CE, was a distinguished Muhaddith of the fourth generation of hadith transmitters. He hailed from the region of Rayy in northern Iran and was related to the notable hadith scholar Abu Hatim al-Rāzī. Renowned for his strong memory and reliability, he played a significant role in the transmission and teaching of hadith. He taught many prominent scholars of his time and contributed to the preservation of Islamic knowledge. He died in Rayy in 878 CE.

Significance

He was a key figure in the fourth generation of hadith transmitters and taught many prominent scholars.

Reputation in tradition

Praised for his strong memory and reliability as a hadith transmitter in Sunni tradition.
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Father

Abdul-Karim ibn Yazid ibn Faruh
Classical grade
thiqa
Generation
Generation 4
Narrations by collection
  • sahih bukhari: 0
Why they matter in hadith

He is considered one of the most trustworthy narrators of his time and a major link in the hadith transmission chains.

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