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Safwān ibn Sulaym

صفوان بن سليم
d. 699 CE Banu Sulaym

Safwān ibn Sulaym was a notable tabi'i and companion of the Prophet Muhammad, recognised for his reliability in hadith transmission. He died around 80 AH.

Safwān ibn Sulaym belonged to the Banu Sulaym tribe, part of the larger Qays 'Aylan tribal confederation. He lived during the early Islamic era and was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad, thus classified among the Tabi'in generation. He was known for his trustworthiness and reliability in narrating hadith. His tribe initially opposed Muhammad but later embraced Islam and participated in early Muslim conquests. Safwān ibn Sulaym died around 80 AH, leaving a legacy as a respected transmitter of Islamic knowledge.

Significance

He is significant as a reliable tabi'i and companion who contributed to the preservation of hadith.

Reputation in tradition

Praised in Sunni tradition for his reliability and trustworthiness in hadith transmission.
Classical grade
thiqa
Generation
Tābiʿī (Successor)
Narrations by collection
  • sahih bukhari: 0
Why they matter in hadith

He is important as a trustworthy transmitter from the generation following the companions, contributing to early hadith chains.

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