Person
Hadith narrator

ʿĪsā ibn Yūnus

عيسى بن يونس
d. 776 CE

ʿĪsā ibn Yūnus was a reliable tabi'i narrator known for his trustworthy hadith transmission who died around 160 AH.

ʿĪsā ibn Yūnus was a notable tabi'i, a successor generation to the companions of the Prophet Muhammad, recognised for his reliability in hadith narration. He belonged to the early Islamic era, contributing to the preservation and transmission of prophetic traditions. His narrations are cited in major hadith collections, reflecting his trustworthiness and importance in Islamic scholarship. He died around 160 AH, marking his presence in the formative period of Islamic hadith sciences. His role as a transmitter helped shape Sunni hadith literature and Islamic jurisprudence. Details about his tribal affiliation, family, and personal life remain scarce in historical records.

Significance

He is significant for his reliable transmission of hadiths as a tabi'i narrator.

Reputation in tradition

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

He is important as a trustworthy transmitter from the generation of the Tabi‘in, contributing to hadith preservation.

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