Person
Hadith narrator

Ḥibbān ibn Muʿāwiyah

حبان بن معاوية
d. 738 CE

Ḥibbān ibn Muʿāwiyah was a reliable Tabiʿi narrator known for his trustworthy transmission of hadith, cited in several chains in Sahih al-Bukhari.

Ḥibbān ibn Muʿāwiyah belonged to the generation of the Tabiʿīn, the successors of the Sahaba, and was known for his reliable narration of hadith. He lived during the early Islamic era following the Prophet Muhammad's lifetime. As a trustworthy transmitter, his narrations are cited in important hadith collections such as Sahih al-Bukhari. His role was primarily as a narrator and preserver of prophetic traditions, contributing to the preservation of Islamic knowledge. Details about his tribe, family, and death are not clearly documented in the available sources.

Significance

He is significant for his trustworthy transmission of hadith, cited in major collections like Sahih al-Bukhari.

Reputation in tradition

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

He is valued for his role in preserving authentic hadith from the companions to later generations.

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