Person
Hadith narrator

Ahmad ibn al-Miqdam al-Asadi

أحمد بن المقدام

al-Asadi

d. 776 CE Asad

Ahmad ibn al-Miqdam al-Asadi was a trustworthy tabi'i narrator from the tribe of Asad, known for transmitting hadiths from the companions of the Prophet Muhammad.

Ahmad ibn al-Miqdam belonged to the tribe of Asad and lived during the early Islamic era following the companions of the Prophet Muhammad. As a tabi'i, he was part of the generation that learned directly from the Sahaba, the companions of the Prophet. He was recognised for his reliability and accuracy in narrating hadiths, contributing to the preservation of Islamic traditions. His role as a transmitter helped bridge the knowledge between the companions and later generations. Details about his birth and death years are not clearly recorded. His contributions remain valued in Sunni hadith scholarship. There is no specific record of his death circumstances.

Significance

He is significant for transmitting hadiths from the companions, aiding the preservation of early Islamic teachings.

Reputation in tradition

Praised in Sunni tradition as a trustworthy and accurate hadith narrator among the tabi'in.
Classical grade
thiqa
Generation
Tābiʿ al-Tābiʿīn
Narrations by collection
  • sahih bukhari: 0
Why they matter in hadith

He serves as a reliable transmitter in many hadith chains linking companions to later generations.

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