Person
Hadith narrator

Ali ibn al-Ja'd

علي بن الجعد
d. 738 CE

Ali ibn al-Ja'd was a reliable Tabi‘i narrator who died in 120 AH, known for his trustworthy transmission of hadith and cited in major collections.

Ali ibn al-Ja'd belonged to the generation of the Tabi‘in, the successors of the Sahaba, and was active in the early Islamic period. He was renowned for his reliability and trustworthiness in narrating hadith, contributing to the preservation of Islamic tradition. His narrations are cited in major hadith collections, reflecting his significance as a transmitter. Ali ibn al-Ja'd died in 120 AH, marking the end of his contributions to Islamic scholarship. His role as a narrator helped shape the understanding of prophetic traditions in Sunni Islam.

Significance

He is significant for his reliable transmission of hadith during the Tabi‘in era, influencing major Islamic collections.

Reputation in tradition

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

He is significant as a trustworthy transmitter from the Tabi‘in generation.

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