Person
Hadith narrator

Salim ibn Abd Allah ibn Umar

سالم بن عبد الله بن عمر
660 CE – 738 CE (40 AH – 120 AH)(aged ~78) Born in Medina Died in Medina Quraysh

Salim ibn Abd Allah ibn Umar was a trustworthy tabi'i and grandson of Caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab, known for his reliable narration of hadith.

Salim ibn Abd Allah ibn Umar belonged to the Quraysh tribe and lived during the early Islamic era following the Prophet Muhammad's time. He was the son of Abd Allah ibn Umar, a prominent companion of the Prophet and son of Caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab. Salim was recognised as a reliable tabi'i, meaning he belonged to the generation following the companions of the Prophet. He was known for his trustworthy narration of hadith, contributing to the preservation of Islamic traditions. His role was primarily as a transmitter of knowledge rather than a political or military figure. Details about his death are not clearly recorded in the available sources.

Significance

He is significant for his reliable transmission of hadith as a trustworthy tabi'i and grandson of Caliph Umar.

Reputation in tradition

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

A key transmitter in the Medinan school of hadith narration.

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