Person
Hadith narrator

Isḥāq al-Wāsiṭī

إسحاق الواسطي
d. 815 CE Born in Wāsiṭ Died in Wāsiṭ

Isḥāq al-Wāsiṭī was a trustworthy hadith narrator from the city of Wāsiṭ, known for his accurate transmission of hadiths cited in major collections.

Isḥāq al-Wāsiṭī was a hadith narrator originating from the city of Wāsiṭ during the early Islamic period. He belonged to the scholarly tradition of hadith transmission, contributing to the preservation and dissemination of prophetic traditions. His narrations are regarded as reliable and have been cited in prominent hadith collections, reflecting his credibility among Islamic scholars. Although specific details about his tribe, family, and exact dates of birth and death are not well documented, his role as a transmitter of hadith places him among the important figures in early Islamic scholarship. His work helped ensure the accuracy and authenticity of hadith literature, which is foundational to Islamic jurisprudence and theology. The exact year of his death and birth remain unknown, and there is limited information about his personal life or lineage.

Significance

He is significant for his reliable transmission of hadiths that are cited in major Islamic hadith collections.

Reputation in tradition

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

He serves as a reliable link in many hadith isnāds, especially those connected to the Iraqi scholarly tradition.

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