Person
Hadith narrator

Wahb ibn Jarīr al-Rāzī

وهب بن جرير
699 CE – 767 CE (80 AH – 150 AH)(aged ~68) Born in Rayy Died in Rayy

Wahb ibn Jarīr al-Rāzī was a trustworthy Tabi'i narrator from Rayy, renowned for his accurate transmission of hadith and serving as a key link in isnāds connecting back to the Sahaba.

Wahb ibn Jarīr al-Rāzī belonged to the Tabi'in generation and was based in Rayy, a city in present-day Iran. He lived during the early Islamic era and was known primarily as a reliable narrator of hadith, contributing significantly to the preservation and transmission of prophetic traditions. His narrations are considered accurate and trustworthy, making him an important figure in the chain of transmission (isnād) linking the Sahaba to later generations. Wahb's role was crucial in ensuring the authenticity of hadith literature. Details about his birth and death years are not precisely recorded, but he was active during the formative period of hadith compilation. His contributions have been acknowledged by Sunni scholars who regard him as a reliable transmitter. Wahb ibn Jarīr's death year is unknown.

Significance

He is significant as a key reliable transmitter of hadith linking the Sahaba to later generations.

Reputation in tradition

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

His narrations are found in major hadith collections, making him a crucial transmitter from the Tabi'in generation.

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