Person
Hadith narrator

ʿUmar ibn Ḥafṣ ibn Ghiyāth

عمر بن حفص بن غياث
Lifespan unknown

ʿUmar ibn Ḥafṣ ibn Ghiyāth was a trustworthy hadith narrator of the third generation, noted for his reliability and presence in several important isnāds.

ʿUmar ibn Ḥafṣ ibn Ghiyāth belonged to the third generation of hadith transmitters (Tabi‘ al-Tabi‘īn) and was renowned for his trustworthiness in narrating hadith. He played a significant role in the preservation and transmission of prophetic traditions, appearing in multiple key isnāds. His reliability has been acknowledged by scholars of hadith, marking him as a dependable source in Islamic scholarship. Details about his tribe, family, and exact dates of birth and death are not well documented. His contributions helped maintain the integrity of hadith literature during the early Islamic centuries. There is no record of his kunya or laqab, and his death year remains unknown.

Significance

He is significant for his reliability and presence in important hadith isnāds, contributing to the preservation of prophetic traditions.

Reputation in tradition

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

He is important as a reliable transmitter contributing to the authenticity of hadith chains.

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