Person
Hadith narrator

Ṭāriq ibn Shihāb

طارق بن شهاب
d. 767 CE

Ṭāriq ibn Shihāb was a trustworthy tabiʿī narrator known for his reliable transmission of hadith in the early Islamic centuries.

Ṭāriq ibn Shihāb belonged to the generation following the companions of the Prophet Muhammad, known as the Tabiʿīn. He was renowned for his trustworthy narration of hadith, contributing to the preservation of Islamic teachings. His role as a reliable transmitter made him a respected figure in early Islamic scholarship. Details about his tribe and family are scarce, but his significance lies in his contribution to hadith transmission. He lived during the formative period of Islamic history and passed away in the early centuries of Islam. His narrations continue to be valued in Sunni tradition for their authenticity.

Significance

He is significant for his reliable transmission of hadith during the early Islamic centuries.

Reputation in tradition

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

He is important for his role in transmitting hadith from the tabiʿīn generation, ensuring the continuity of the prophetic tradition.

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