Person
Hadith narrator

Sa'id ibn Abi Ayyub

سعيد بن أبي أيوب
d. 776 CE

Sa'id ibn Abi Ayyub was a reliable tabi'i narrator known for transmitting hadith from the companions of the Prophet Muhammad. He is frequently cited in many chains of narration.

Sa'id ibn Abi Ayyub belonged to the generation of the Tabi'in, the successors of the Sahaba (companions of the Prophet Muhammad). He was known for his reliability in narrating hadith, transmitting knowledge directly from the companions. His narrations have been widely cited in Islamic scholarship, contributing to the preservation of prophetic traditions. Details about his tribe, family, and exact dates of birth and death are scarce. He played a significant role in the early Islamic scholarly tradition as a trustworthy transmitter. His death year and place remain uncertain.

Significance

He is significant for his role as a reliable tabi'i narrator who transmitted hadith from the companions, preserving prophetic traditions.

Reputation in tradition

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

Important for his trustworthy transmission in early hadith chains.

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