Person
Hadith narrator

Faḍīl ibn Sulaymān

فضيل بن سليمان
d. 738 CE

Faḍīl ibn Sulaymān was a trustworthy tabiʿi narrator known for his accurate transmission of hadith, cited in several chains in Sahih al-Bukhari.

Faḍīl ibn Sulaymān belonged to the generation following the companions of the Prophet Muhammad, known as the Tabiʿin. He was renowned for his reliability and precision in transmitting hadith, the sayings and actions of the Prophet. His narrations are included in major hadith collections, notably Sahih al-Bukhari, indicating his significant role in preserving Islamic tradition. He lived during the early Islamic era, contributing to the development of hadith sciences. Details about his tribe, family, and exact dates of birth and death are not well documented. His reputation as a trustworthy narrator has been upheld in Sunni tradition. The exact year of his death is unknown.

Significance

He is significant for his reliable transmission of hadith cited in Sahih al-Bukhari.

Reputation in tradition

Praised in Sunni tradition as a trustworthy and accurate 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 reliable transmitter bridging the companions and later scholars.

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