Person
Hadith narrator

Hishām ibn Zayd ibn Aslam

هشام بن زيد
d. 728 CE Born in Kufa Quraysh

Hishām ibn Zayd ibn Aslam was a reliable tabiʿi narrator from Kufa, known for transmitting hadith from early authorities including his father Zayd ibn Aslam.

Hishām ibn Zayd ibn Aslam belonged to the generation of the Tabi‘in, the followers of the Sahaba, and was based in Kufa. He was known primarily as a trustworthy narrator of hadith, transmitting knowledge from early Islamic authorities, notably his father Zayd ibn Aslam. His role was significant in preserving and conveying prophetic traditions during the early Islamic period. Although detailed records of his life events are scarce, his contributions to hadith transmission have been acknowledged by later scholars. His exact dates of birth and death are not clearly documented. He was part of the broader Quraysh tribal confederation through his lineage. His death year and other personal details remain uncertain.

Significance

He is significant for his role as a reliable tabiʿi narrator who transmitted hadith from early Islamic authorities, including his father.

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 trustworthy narration in early hadith transmission chains.

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