Person
Hadith narrator

Bakir ibn Abd al-Rahman al-Kufi

بكير
d. 738 CE Born in Kufa

Bakir ibn Abd al-Rahman al-Kufi was a reliable tabi'i narrator from Kufa, known for his accurate transmission of hadith.

Bakir ibn Abd al-Rahman al-Kufi was a notable tabi'i from the city of Kufa during the early Islamic period. He belonged to the generation following the companions of the Prophet Muhammad and was recognised for his trustworthy narration of hadith. His role was primarily as a transmitter of prophetic traditions, contributing to the preservation and dissemination of Islamic knowledge. Bakir's narrations were valued for their accuracy and reliability among scholars. Details about his tribal affiliation, family, and exact dates of birth and death are not well documented. His contributions helped shape the early Islamic scholarly tradition in Kufa. The exact circumstances of his death remain unclear.

Significance

He is significant for his trustworthy transmission of hadith as a tabi'i from Kufa.

Reputation in tradition

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

He serves as an important transmitter in early hadith chains, especially in Kufa.

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