Person
Hadith narrator

Al-Barrāʾ ibn ʿĀzib

البراء بن عازب
631 CE – 674 CE (10 AH – 54 AH)(aged ~43) Born in Madinah Died in Madinah Ansar

Al-Barrāʾ ibn ʿĀzib was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad known for his participation in battles and narrations of hadith. He is recognised as a respected figure among the Sahabah.

Al-Barrāʾ ibn ʿĀzib was a companion (Sahabi) of the Prophet Muhammad during the early Islamic period. He belonged to the tribe of Aws, part of the larger Arab tribal confederation. He is noted for his active participation in several key battles alongside the Prophet and for transmitting numerous hadiths, contributing to Islamic jurisprudence and tradition. His narrations are valued in Sunni hadith collections. Al-Barrāʾ ibn ʿĀzib lived through the formative years of Islam and died in the 7th century CE. He is remembered as a pious and reliable companion who upheld the teachings of Islam.

Significance

He is significant for his role as a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and as a transmitter of hadith.

Reputation in tradition

Praised in Sunni tradition as a trustworthy companion and reliable narrator of hadith.
Classical grade
sahabi
Generation
Ṣaḥābī (Companion)
Narrations by collection
  • sahih muslim: 0
Why they matter in hadith

He is important as a sahabi narrator whose hadith are cited in major collections.

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