Person
Hadith narrator

Humam ibn Munabbih

همام بن منبه
660 CE – 767 CE (40 AH – 150 AH)(aged ~107) Born in Yemen Died in Damascus

Humam ibn Munabbih was an early Islamic scholar and Tabi'i known for his role in hadith transmission, particularly from Abu Hurayrah. He lived during the early Islamic era and was active in Yemen and Damascus.

Humam ibn Munabbih belonged to the generation of the Tabi'in, the successors of the companions of the Prophet Muhammad. He was a prominent hadith transmitter, especially known for narrating many hadiths from the companion Abu Hurayrah. Humam lived in Yemen and later in Damascus, where he taught and transmitted knowledge. His contributions are significant in the early collection and preservation of hadith literature. He played a key role in the development of Islamic scholarship during the formative period of Islam. Details about his birth and death years are not precisely recorded, but he lived in the 1st century AH. His exact tribal affiliation is not clearly documented in surviving sources. Humam's legacy is primarily as a reliable transmitter of prophetic traditions.

Significance

He is significant as one of the earliest collectors and transmitters of hadith, particularly from Abu Hurayrah.

Reputation in tradition

Praised in Sunni tradition as a trustworthy and early hadith transmitter from the Tabi'in generation.
Classical grade
thiqa
Generation
Tābiʿī (Successor)
Narrations by collection
  • sahih bukhari: 0
Why they matter in hadith

He is significant for being among the earliest transmitters of hadith and for his role in preserving the sayings of the Prophet through the Tabi'in generation.

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