Person
Hadith narrator

Isḥāq ibn ʿAbd Allāh ibn Abī Ṭalḥah al-Kūfī

إسحاق بن عبد الله بن أبي طلحة
d. 776 CE Born in Kufa

Isḥāq ibn ʿAbd Allāh ibn Abī Ṭalḥah al-Kūfī was a reliable hadith transmitter from Kufa, noted for his sound memory and accuracy in narration.

Isḥāq ibn ʿAbd Allāh ibn Abī Ṭalḥah belonged to the early Islamic era and was based in Kufa, a significant centre of Islamic learning. He was known primarily as a trustworthy transmitter of hadith, the sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad. His narrations are frequently cited in important hadith chains, indicating his reliability and prominence among hadith scholars. His role contributed to the preservation and transmission of Islamic traditions. Details about his birth and death years remain unclear, as well as his tribal affiliations beyond his nisba 'al-Kūfī', indicating his connection to Kufa. His exact lineage and family relations are not well documented in the available sources.

Significance

He is significant for his role in transmitting authentic hadiths that form the basis of Islamic jurisprudence and theology.

Reputation in tradition

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

He is an important transmitter in Kufan hadith traditions and appears in many chains of major scholars.

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