Person
Hadith narrator

al-Jurayrī

الجريري

al-Jurayrī

699 CE – 776 CE (80 AH – 160 AH)(aged ~77)

Al-Jurayrī was a renowned third-generation hadith narrator known for his reliability and precision, active during the late 1st and early 2nd century AH.

Al-Jurayrī belonged to the third generation of hadith narrators (Tabi‘ al-Tabi‘in) and was noted for his meticulous transmission of prophetic traditions. He lived during the late 1st century and early 2nd century AH, a formative period for the compilation and authentication of hadith. His narrations are valued for their accuracy and trustworthiness, contributing significantly to Islamic scholarship. Al-Jurayrī's work helped preserve the sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad for subsequent generations. Details about his tribal affiliation, family, and exact dates of birth and death remain scarce. His death likely occurred in the early 2nd century AH. He is remembered primarily for his role in hadith transmission rather than political or military involvement.

Significance

He is significant for his trustworthy transmission of hadith during the early Islamic centuries.

Reputation in tradition

Praised in Sunni tradition for his reliability and precision as a hadith narrator.
Classical grade
thiqa
Generation
Tābiʿ al-Tābiʿīn
Narrations by collection
  • sahih bukhari: 0
Why they matter in hadith

He is significant for his trustworthy narration in early hadith collections, frequently cited by major scholars.

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