Person
Hadith narrator

Muhammad ibn Ibrahim al-Kufi

محمد بن إبراهيم
d. 776 CE Born in Kufa

Muhammad ibn Ibrahim al-Kufi was a trustworthy hadith narrator from Kufa, noted for his precision in transmission.

Muhammad ibn Ibrahim belonged to the early Islamic era and was based in Kufa, a significant centre of Islamic learning. He was known primarily as a reliable hadith narrator, contributing to the preservation and transmission of prophetic traditions. His role was crucial in ensuring the accuracy and authenticity of hadiths, which are foundational texts in Islam. Details about his tribal affiliation, family background, and exact dates of birth and death remain unclear. His contributions are recognised within the Islamic scholarly tradition, particularly among hadith transmitters. There is no specific record of his death year or further biographical details.

Significance

He is significant for his role in accurately transmitting hadiths from Kufa, contributing to Islamic scholarship.

Reputation in tradition

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

He is cited in many hadith chains as a reliable transmitter from the third generation.

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