Person
Hadith narrator

Muhammad ibn Ziyad

محمد بن زياد
Lifespan unknown

Muhammad ibn Ziyad was a trustworthy narrator from the third generation of hadith transmitters, known for his reliability in the chains of transmission in Sahih al-Bukhari.

Muhammad ibn Ziyad belonged to the third generation of hadith transmitters (Tabi‘ al-Tabi‘in) and was renowned for his trustworthiness in narrating hadith. He played a significant role in preserving the prophetic traditions, contributing to the authenticity of major hadith collections such as Sahih al-Bukhari. His reliability made him a respected figure among early Islamic scholars and narrators. Details about his tribal affiliation and family background are scarce, but his contribution to hadith transmission marks his importance in Islamic history. His exact birth and death years are not clearly documented. Muhammad ibn Ziyad's legacy endures through the chains of narration that underpin Sunni hadith scholarship.

Significance

He is significant for his reliability in the chains of transmission of hadith, especially in Sahih al-Bukhari.

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 significant as a reliable transmitter in the isnād of Sahih al-Bukhari.

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