Person
Hadith narrator

Jaʿfar ibn Rubayʿah

جعفر بن ربيعة
Lifespan unknown

Jaʿfar ibn Rubayʿah was a reliable hadith narrator known for his trustworthy transmission in the third generation of Islamic scholars.

Jaʿfar ibn Rubayʿah was a hadith narrator associated with the third generation (Tabi‘ al-Tabi‘in) of Islamic transmitters. He is recognised for his reliability and trustworthiness in transmitting hadiths. His narrations contributed to the preservation of Islamic traditions during the early centuries of Islam. Specific details about his tribe, family, and exact dates of birth and death are not well documented. He played a role in the chain of narration linking the companions of the Prophet Muhammad to later generations. His death year and birth year remain unknown. There is no detailed record of his personal life or tribal affiliations in the available sources.

Significance

He is significant for his trustworthy transmission of hadiths in the third generation of Islamic narrators.

Reputation in tradition

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

He is valued for his dependable role in hadith transmission chains.

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