Person
Hadith narrator

Saʿīd ibn ʿĀmir al-ʿAdawī

سعيد بن عامر
d. 738 CE ʿAdī

Saʿīd ibn ʿĀmir al-ʿAdawī was a trustworthy Tabi‘i known for narrating hadith from the companions and early Tabi‘in during the early Islamic era.

Saʿīd ibn ʿĀmir al-ʿAdawī belonged to the tribe of al-ʿAdawī and lived during the generation following the companions of the Prophet Muhammad, known as the Tabi‘in. He was recognised for his reliability in transmitting hadiths from the companions and early Tabi‘in, contributing to the preservation of Islamic teachings. His role as a narrator made him a respected figure in early Islamic scholarship. Details about his birth and death years remain unclear, as well as information about his family and personal life. His contributions are primarily noted in the context of hadith transmission. There is no widely recorded information about his death or other significant political or military roles.

Significance

He is significant for his role in transmitting hadith from the companions and early Tabi‘in, aiding the preservation of Islamic knowledge.

Reputation in tradition

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

He serves as a reliable link in hadith chains from the companions to later generations.

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