Person
Hadith narrator

Muḥammad ibn Rāfiʿ

محمد بن رافع
Lifespan unknown

Muḥammad ibn Rāfiʿ was a trustworthy third-generation narrator known for his reliable transmission of hadith in early Islamic history.

Muḥammad ibn Rāfiʿ belonged to the generation following the Sahaba, known as the Tabi'in, and was recognised for his trustworthy narration of hadith. He played a significant role in preserving the sayings and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad through reliable transmission. His narrations are cited in several classical hadith collections, underscoring his importance in Islamic scholarship. Although detailed personal information about his tribe or family is scarce, his contributions to hadith literature have been valued by Sunni tradition. He lived during the formative period of Islam, contributing to the consolidation of Islamic knowledge. The exact dates of his birth and death remain unknown.

Significance

He is significant for his reliable transmission of hadith, contributing to the preservation of Islamic teachings.

Reputation in tradition

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

He is valued for his reliability in hadith transmission during the third generation.

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