Person
Hadith narrator

Muḥammad ibn al-Munkadir

محمد بن المنكدر
699 CE – 767 CE (80 AH – 150 AH)(aged ~68) Born in Kufa Died in Kufa

Muḥammad ibn al-Munkadir was a renowned third-generation hadith transmitter from Kufa, noted for his accuracy and reliability in narrations.

Muḥammad ibn al-Munkadir belonged to the early Islamic era as a third-generation hadith transmitter based in Kufa. He was known for his precision and trustworthiness in transmitting prophetic traditions, contributing significantly to the preservation of hadith literature. His role was primarily as a transmitter rather than a political or religious leader. Details about his tribal affiliation, family, and exact dates of birth and death are scarce. He lived during the formative period of Islamic scholarship when hadith transmission was crucial for Islamic jurisprudence and theology. His death date is not clearly recorded, but he is remembered for his scholarly contributions rather than political involvement.

Significance

He is significant as a reliable third-generation hadith transmitter from Kufa, contributing to the preservation of prophetic traditions.

Reputation in tradition

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

He is significant as a reliable transmitter whose narrations are found in key hadith collections.

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