Person
Hadith narrator

Anas ibn Mālik

أنس بن مالك

Abū ʿAmr

611 CE – 712 CE (10 AH – 93 AH)(aged ~101) Born in Medina Died in Medina al-Khazraj

Anas ibn Mālik was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad who served him for ten years and narrated numerous hadiths, becoming one of the most prolific Sahabah narrators.

Anas ibn Mālik belonged to the Ansar of Medina and lived during the era of the Prophet Muhammad. He served the Prophet personally for about ten years, gaining close proximity and trust. Anas is renowned for narrating a large number of hadiths, contributing significantly to Islamic tradition and jurisprudence. His narrations have been widely transmitted and preserved by later generations. He played a key role in the early Muslim community as a companion and transmitter of the Prophet's teachings. Anas died in the early Islamic period, leaving a lasting legacy in hadith literature.

Significance

He is one of the most prolific narrators of hadith and a close companion of the Prophet Muhammad.

Reputation in tradition

Highly praised in Sunni tradition as a devoted companion and prolific hadith narrator.
Classical grade
sahabi
Generation
Ṣaḥābī (Companion)
Narrations by collection
  • sahih bukhari: 0
Why they matter in hadith

He is one of the most important Sahabi narrators, providing a vast number of authentic hadiths.

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