Person
Hadith narrator

Mu'adh ibn Jabal

معاذ بن جبل

Abu Abdurrahman

603 CE – 639 CE (10 AH – 20 AH)(aged ~36) Born in Yemen Died in Shaam Banū al-Najjār

Mu'adh ibn Jabal was a prominent companion of the Prophet Muhammad, known for his knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and hadith, and served as a governor and teacher in Yemen.

Mu'adh ibn Jabal was an Ansar from the Banu Khazraj tribe during the era of the Prophet Muhammad. He accepted Islam before the Second pledge at al-Aqabah and was known for his deep knowledge of fiqh and hadith. The Prophet Muhammad appointed him as governor of Yemen to collect zakat and teach Islam. He was highly praised by Muhammad, who called him "the one who will lead the scholars into Paradise." Mu'adh died in 639 CE due to the Plague of 'Amwas. His legacy includes institutions and mosques named after him, reflecting his lasting influence in Islamic scholarship.

Significance

He was a key companion of Muhammad known for his knowledge and role as a teacher and judge in Yemen.

Reputation in tradition

Praised in Sunni tradition as a knowledgeable companion and "the one who will lead the scholars into Paradise."
Classical grade
thiqa
Generation
Ṣaḥābī (Companion)
Narrations by collection
  • forty hadith nawawi: 0
Why they matter in hadith

He is a key sahabi narrator whose hadith and legal opinions are foundational in Islamic jurisprudence.

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