Person
Hadith narrator

Hatim ibn ʿAbd al-Muṭṭalib

حاتم بن عبد المطلب
d. 641 CE Born in Quraysh Died in Medina Quraysh

Hatim ibn Abd al-Muttalib was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad from the Quraysh tribe, noted for his generosity and early acceptance of Islam.

Hatim ibn Abd al-Muttalib belonged to the Quraysh tribe during the early Islamic era. He was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and is renowned for his exceptional generosity. Hatim accepted Islam early, which marked him as a significant figure among the Prophet's followers. His reputation for magnanimity became legendary in Arabian culture. He played a role in supporting the nascent Muslim community during its formative years. Details about his later life and death are less documented, but his legacy endured through oral and written traditions. Hatim's death year is not precisely recorded.

Significance

He is remembered as a paragon of generosity and an early Muslim companion of the Prophet Muhammad.

Reputation in tradition

Praised in Sunni tradition for his generosity and early acceptance of Islam.
Classical grade
sahabi
Generation
Ṣaḥābī (Companion)
Narrations by collection
  • sahih bukhari: 0
Why they matter in hadith

He is cited in hadith chains as a trustworthy Sahabi transmitter.

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