Person
Hadith narrator

ʿAmr ibn Maymūn

عمرو بن ميمون العودي
d. 767 CE Ansar

ʿAmr ibn Maymūn was a Tabiʿi and a reliable narrator of hadith known for his trustworthy transmission in early Islamic history.

ʿAmr ibn Maymūn al-ʿAwdī belonged to the Ansar, the helpers of Medina who supported the Prophet Muhammad. He lived during the era of the Prophet and the subsequent generation of the Tabiʿin. He is recognised for his role as a reliable narrator of hadith, frequently cited in canonical collections such as Sunnan Abu Dawood. His narrations contributed to the preservation and transmission of the Prophet's teachings. Details about his birth and death years are not clearly recorded. His exact tribal lineage beyond being Ansar is not specified. He is remembered for his trustworthiness in hadith transmission.

Significance

He is significant for his reliable transmission of hadith within early Islamic scholarship.

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 valued for his reliability and frequent appearance in authentic isnāds.

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