Person
Hadith narrator

Naf' ibn al-Harith

ناف
d. 728 CE

Naf' ibn al-Harith was a notable tabi'i and a reliable transmitter of hadith who narrated from many companions of the Prophet Muhammad.

Naf' ibn al-Harith belonged to the generation following the companions of the Prophet Muhammad, known as the Tabi'in. He was recognised for his reliability in transmitting hadith, contributing to the preservation of Islamic traditions. His narrations were sourced from numerous companions, indicating his close connection to the earliest Muslim community. Naf' lived during the formative period of Islam, playing a role in the religious and scholarly transmission of knowledge. Details about his tribal affiliation and family background are not explicitly documented in the available sources. His contributions are primarily noted in the context of hadith scholarship rather than political or military roles. The exact dates of his birth and death remain uncertain, but he is remembered as a respected figure among early Muslim scholars.

Significance

He is significant for his role in transmitting hadith from the companions, helping to preserve the prophetic traditions.

Reputation in tradition

Praised in Sunni tradition as a reliable and trustworthy hadith transmitter among the Tabi'in.
Classical grade
thiqa
Generation
Tābiʿī (Successor)
Narrations by collection
  • sahih bukhari: 0
Why they matter in hadith

He is valued for transmitting hadiths from the companions with high reliability.

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