Person
Hadith narrator

Zakariyyāʾ ibn Isḥāq al-Ṣanʿānī

زكرياء بن إسحاق

al-Ṣanʿānī

709 CE – 767 CE (90 AH – 150 AH)(aged ~58) Born in Sanʿāʾ Died in Sanʿāʾ

Zakariyyāʾ ibn Isḥāq al-Ṣanʿānī was a reliable hadith narrator from Sanʿāʾ, Yemen, known for his precision in transmitting hadith.

Zakariyyāʾ ibn Isḥāq al-Ṣanʿānī belonged to the Sanʿāʾ region in Yemen and lived during the early Islamic era. He was renowned as a trustworthy and precise narrator of hadith, playing a significant role in the transmission of prophetic traditions. His contributions helped preserve the sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad, which are foundational to Islamic jurisprudence and theology. Zakariyyāʾ's narrations are cited in various hadith collections, underscoring his importance in Islamic scholarship. Details about his family, exact birth and death dates, and other personal aspects remain scarce. His death year is not clearly documented.

Significance

He is significant for his role as a key transmitter of hadith from Yemen, contributing to the preservation of Islamic prophetic traditions.

Reputation in tradition

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

He is valued for his trustworthiness and is cited in many major hadith collections.

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