Person
Hadith narrator

ʿAṭāʾ ibn Yazīd al-Laythī

عطاء بن يزيد الليثي

al-Laythī

699 CE – 765 CE (80 AH – 148 AH)(aged ~66) Quraysh

ʿAṭāʾ ibn Yazīd al-Laythī was a trustworthy tabiʿi narrator known for his accurate transmission of hadith and as a student of many companions of the Prophet Muhammad.

ʿAṭāʾ ibn Yazīd al-Laythī belonged to the al-Laythī branch and lived during the era of the Tabiʿīn, the generation following the companions of the Prophet Muhammad. He was renowned for his reliability and precision in narrating hadith, making him a respected figure in early Islamic scholarship. As a student of numerous companions, he played a key role in preserving and transmitting prophetic traditions. His teachings influenced prominent later scholars, contributing significantly to the development of hadith sciences. Details about his birth and death years remain uncertain, but his legacy endures through the hadith he transmitted. His death year is not clearly documented. He was male and a Muslim by religion.

Significance

He is significant for his role as a reliable transmitter of hadith and as a link between the companions and later Islamic scholars.

Reputation in tradition

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

He is significant for his reliable narrations from the companions and his role in educating the next generation of hadith transmitters.

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