'Aasim al-Ahwal
Basran traditionist and market inspector of al-Madaa.in; trusted narrator from Anas, Ibn Seereen and Abul-'Aaliyah.
Basran traditionist and market inspector of al-Madaa.in; trusted narrator from Anas, Ibn Seereen and Abul-'Aaliyah.
Shaykh Prof. Dr. 'Aasim ibn 'Abdullaah al-Qaryooti
Professor of the Prophetic Sunnah and its Sciences at Imaam Muhammad ibn Sa'ood Islaamic University in Riyadh. Of Palestinian descent from Qaryoot in the district of Naabulus and born in az-Zarqaa. in Jordan, he studied at the Islaamic University of al-Madeenah from 1392H under Shaykh Ibn Baaz and Shaykh 'Abdul-Muhsin al-'Abbaad, and was long a companion of Shaykh al-Albaanee. He holds ijaazaat from more than twenty scholars of the Hijaaz, the Indian subcontinent, Shaam and the Maghrib, and his works include his verification of Ibn Hajar's Ta'reef Ahl at-Taqdees.
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Professor of the Prophetic Sunnah and its Sciences at Imaam Muhammad ibn Sa'ood Islaamic University in Riyadh. Of Palestinian descent from Qaryoot in the district of Naabulus and born in az-Zarqaa. in Jordan, he studied at the Islaamic University of al-Madeenah from 1392H under Shaykh Ibn Baaz and Shaykh 'Abdul-Muhsin al-'Abbaad, and was long a companion of Shaykh al-Albaanee. He holds ijaazaat from more than twenty scholars of the Hijaaz, the Indian subcontinent, Shaam and the Maghrib, and his works include his verification of Ibn Hajar's Ta'reef Ahl at-Taqdees.
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'Abbaad ibn 'Abbaad al-Khawwaas, Abu 'Utbah al-Arsoofee ar-Ramlee ash-Shaamee
Palestinian ascetic and admonisher of ar-Ramlah, author of a famous letter of counsel; of Persian descent.
Palestinian ascetic and admonisher of ar-Ramlah, author of a famous letter of counsel; of Persian descent.
Shaykh 'Abdul-'Azeez ibn 'Abdullaah ibn 'Abdur-Rahmaan Aal Baaz
Former Grand Muftee of Saudi Arabia and head of the Council of Senior Scholars. He memorised the Qur.aan in his youth and studied for some ten years under Shaykh Muhammad ibn Ibraaheem Aal ash-Shaykh, then served fourteen years in the judiciary and nine in teaching before being appointed Chancellor of the Islaamic University of al-Madeenah. He went on to head the General Presidency of Islaamic Research and Iftaa' and the Permanent Committee, until his death in 1420H.
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Former Grand Muftee of Saudi Arabia and head of the Council of Senior Scholars. He memorised the Qur.aan in his youth and studied for some ten years under Shaykh Muhammad ibn Ibraaheem Aal ash-Shaykh, then served fourteen years in the judiciary and nine in teaching before being appointed Chancellor of the Islaamic University of al-Madeenah. He went on to head the General Presidency of Islaamic Research and Iftaa' and the Permanent Committee, until his death in 1420H.
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Shaykh 'Abdul-'Azeez ibn 'Abdullaah ibn Muhammad Aal ash-Shaykh
Grand Muftee of Saudi Arabia and head of the Council of Senior Scholars. Blind from 1381H, he memorised the Qur.aan at twelve, taught at the Faculty of Sharee'ah in Riyadh, joined the Council of Senior Scholars in 1407H and was appointed deputy to Shaykh Ibn Baaz in 1416H. He was khateeb at masjid Namirah on the Day of 'Arafah and a long-standing voice on Noorun 'alad-Darb.
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Grand Muftee of Saudi Arabia and head of the Council of Senior Scholars. Blind from 1381H, he memorised the Qur.aan at twelve, taught at the Faculty of Sharee'ah in Riyadh, joined the Council of Senior Scholars in 1407H and was appointed deputy to Shaykh Ibn Baaz in 1416H. He was khateeb at masjid Namirah on the Day of 'Arafah and a long-standing voice on Noorun 'alad-Darb.
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'Abdul-Kareem as-Sukkaree
Companion of 'Abdullaah ibn al-Mubaarak who reported his habit of supplicating in prostration on completing the Qur.aan.
Companion of 'Abdullaah ibn al-Mubaarak who reported his habit of supplicating in prostration on completing the Qur.aan.
Shaykh 'Abdul-Kareem ibn 'Abdullaah ibn 'Abdur-Rahmaan al-Khudayr
Saudi scholar of hadeeth; member of the Council of Senior Scholars since 1430AH and of the Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta., and long a teacher in the Faculty of usool ad-deen in Riyadh.
Saudi scholar of hadeeth; member of the Council of Senior Scholars since 1430AH and of the Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta., and long a teacher in the Faculty of usool ad-deen in Riyadh.
'Abdul-Malik ibn Habeeb al-Azdee, Abu 'Imraan al-Jownee al-Basree
Basran Taabi'ee and worshipper of the Azd, a well-known transmitter of ascetic sayings; died c. 128 AH.
Basran Taabi'ee and worshipper of the Azd, a well-known transmitter of ascetic sayings; died c. 128 AH.
'Abdul-Malik ibn Muhammad
Shaamee narrator resident in Damascus, transmitter of reports about al-Awzaa'ee; his hadeeth is in the Sunan of Abu Daawood, an-Nasaa.ee and Ibn Maajah.
Shaamee narrator resident in Damascus, transmitter of reports about al-Awzaa'ee; his hadeeth is in the Sunan of Abu Daawood, an-Nasaa.ee and Ibn Maajah.
Shaykh 'Abdul-Muhsin ibn Hamad al-'Abbaad al-Badr
Born in az-Zulfee, he graduated first in his class from the Faculty of Sharee'ah in Riyadh in 1379H, and was among those chosen to teach at the Islaamic University of al-Madeenah when it opened in 1381H - delivering the very first lesson given there. He served as its deputy president under Shaykh Ibn Baaz from 1393H to 1399H, and has taught at the University longer than anyone since its founding. He is well known for his lessons in the Prophet's Masjid, among them his explanation of Sunan Abee Daawood.
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Born in az-Zulfee, he graduated first in his class from the Faculty of Sharee'ah in Riyadh in 1379H, and was among those chosen to teach at the Islaamic University of al-Madeenah when it opened in 1381H - delivering the very first lesson given there. He served as its deputy president under Shaykh Ibn Baaz from 1393H to 1399H, and has taught at the University longer than anyone since its founding. He is well known for his lessons in the Prophet's Masjid, among them his explanation of Sunan Abee Daawood.
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'Abdullaah ibn 'Abdil-'Azeez ibn 'Abdillaah ibn 'Abdillaah ibn 'Umar ibn al-Khattaab al-'Umaree al-'Adawee al-Qurashee, Abu 'Abdir-Rahmaan al-Madanee
Ascetic of Madeenah and descendant of 'Umar ibn al-Khattaab, famed for rebuking Haaroon ar-Rasheed; died aged 66 leaving seven dirhams.
Ascetic of Madeenah and descendant of 'Umar ibn al-Khattaab, famed for rebuking Haaroon ar-Rasheed; died aged 66 leaving seven dirhams.
Shaykh 'Abdullaah ibn 'Abdir-Rahmaan ibn 'Abdillaah ibn Jibreen
Born in a village of the al-Quway'iyyah region of Najd and raised in ar-Rayn; a student of Shaykh Muhammad ibn Ibraaheem Aal ash-Shaykh and of Shaykh Ibn Baaz, he taught for decades in Riyadh and served as a member of the Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta.. He died on 20 Rajab 1430AH and was buried in Riyadh.
Born in a village of the al-Quway'iyyah region of Najd and raised in ar-Rayn; a student of Shaykh Muhammad ibn Ibraaheem Aal ash-Shaykh and of Shaykh Ibn Baaz, he taught for decades in Riyadh and served as a member of the Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta.. He died on 20 Rajab 1430AH and was buried in Riyadh.
Shaykh 'Abdullaah ibn 'Abdur-Rahmaan Abaa Butayn
A leading Hanbalee jurist of Najd, called by the author of as-Suhub al-Waabilah "the scholar of his region in the thirteenth century without dispute". Born in Rowdhat Sudayr, he studied under Shaykh Hamd ibn Naasir ibn Mu'ammar and others, and served as judge of at-Taa.if and then of al-Qaseem. He wrote glosses on Sharh al-Muntahaa and on the explanation of as-Safaaraynee's creed, an abridgement of Ibn al-Qayyim's Badaa.i' al-Fawaa.id, and refutations of Dawood ibn Jarjees; his fataawa are printed among the works of the scholars of Najd.
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A leading Hanbalee jurist of Najd, called by the author of as-Suhub al-Waabilah "the scholar of his region in the thirteenth century without dispute". Born in Rowdhat Sudayr, he studied under Shaykh Hamd ibn Naasir ibn Mu'ammar and others, and served as judge of at-Taa.if and then of al-Qaseem. He wrote glosses on Sharh al-Muntahaa and on the explanation of as-Safaaraynee's creed, an abridgement of Ibn al-Qayyim's Badaa.i' al-Fawaa.id, and refutations of Dawood ibn Jarjees; his fataawa are printed among the works of the scholars of Najd.
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Shaykh 'Abdullaah ibn 'Abdur-Rahmaan al-Ghudayyaan
Member of the Permanent Committee for Islaamic Research and Fataawa and of the Council of Senior Scholars from 1391H. Born in az-Zulfee, he studied under Shaykh Muhammad ibn Ibraaheem Aal ash-Shaykh, Shaykh Ibn Baaz, Shaykh Muhammad al-Ameen ash-Shanqeetee and Shaykh 'Abdur-Razzaaq 'Afeefee, and was renowned for usool al-fiqh and the legal maxims, which he taught for decades at the Faculty of Sharee'ah in Riyadh. From 1402H he answered questions on Noorun 'alad-Darb.
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Member of the Permanent Committee for Islaamic Research and Fataawa and of the Council of Senior Scholars from 1391H. Born in az-Zulfee, he studied under Shaykh Muhammad ibn Ibraaheem Aal ash-Shaykh, Shaykh Ibn Baaz, Shaykh Muhammad al-Ameen ash-Shanqeetee and Shaykh 'Abdur-Razzaaq 'Afeefee, and was renowned for usool al-fiqh and the legal maxims, which he taught for decades at the Faculty of Sharee'ah in Riyadh. From 1402H he answered questions on Noorun 'alad-Darb.
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'Abdullaah ibn Abi al-Hudhayl
Kufan Successor and worshipper of the tribe of 'Anazah, remembered for humility about leading the prayer before scholars.
Kufan Successor and worshipper of the tribe of 'Anazah, remembered for humility about leading the prayer before scholars.
'Abdullaah ibn ad-Daylamee
Successor, son of the Companion Fayrooz ad-Daylamee; source of the famous warning that religion is lost sunnah by sunnah.
Successor, son of the Companion Fayrooz ad-Daylamee; source of the famous warning that religion is lost sunnah by sunnah.
'Abdullaah ibn Ahmad ibn Hanbal
Son and chief transmitter of Imaam Ahmad; compiler of the Musnad's additions, as-Sunnah and his father's masaa.il.
Son and chief transmitter of Imaam Ahmad; compiler of the Musnad's additions, as-Sunnah and his father's masaa.il.
'Abdullaah ibn 'Ali ibn Hamshaad
Son of the Nishapuri Muhaddith 'Ali ibn Hamshaadh; quoted in his father's biography testifying to his father's unbroken night prayer.
Son of the Nishapuri Muhaddith 'Ali ibn Hamshaadh; quoted in his father's biography testifying to his father's unbroken night prayer.
'Abdullaah ibn Daawood
Kufan-born hadeeth authority who settled at al-Khuraybah in Basra; noted for scrupulous truthfulness and austere living.
Kufan-born hadeeth authority who settled at al-Khuraybah in Basra; noted for scrupulous truthfulness and austere living.
'Abdullaah ibn 'Eesaa
Trustworthy Kufan narrator, grandson of Ibn Abi Laylaa; source of the famous report on the two dark tear-lines on 'Umar's face.
Trustworthy Kufan narrator, grandson of Ibn Abi Laylaa; source of the famous report on the two dark tear-lines on 'Umar's face.
Shaykh 'Abdullaah ibn Hasan ibn Qa'ood
Member of the Council of Senior Scholars and of the Permanent Committee for Islaamic Research and Fataawa from 1397H. Born in al-'Areeq in the Yamaamah, he left home at twenty-three to study for four years under Shaykh Ibn Baaz in al-Kharj, then graduated from the Faculty of Sharee'ah in 1377H, having also studied under Shaykh 'Abdur-Razzaaq 'Afeefee and Shaykh Muhammad al-Ameen ash-Shanqeetee. He served in the judiciary, and was imaam and khateeb of the Jaami' of al-Malik 'Abdul-'Azeez in Riyadh from 1391H.
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Member of the Council of Senior Scholars and of the Permanent Committee for Islaamic Research and Fataawa from 1397H. Born in al-'Areeq in the Yamaamah, he left home at twenty-three to study for four years under Shaykh Ibn Baaz in al-Kharj, then graduated from the Faculty of Sharee'ah in 1377H, having also studied under Shaykh 'Abdur-Razzaaq 'Afeefee and Shaykh Muhammad al-Ameen ash-Shanqeetee. He served in the judiciary, and was imaam and khateeb of the Jaami' of al-Malik 'Abdul-'Azeez in Riyadh from 1391H.
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'Abdullaah ibn Ishaaq ibn at-Tabbaan
Maalikee jurist and ascetic of Qayrawan, a leading Ifreeqee faqeeh whose reports on earlier Qayrawani scholars adh-Dhahabee cites.
Maalikee jurist and ascetic of Qayrawan, a leading Ifreeqee faqeeh whose reports on earlier Qayrawani scholars adh-Dhahabee cites.
'Abdullaah ibn Muhammad al-Karmaanee
Late-2nd-century AH visitor of the Kufan ascetic Muhammad ibn an-Nadr al-Haarithee, who recorded his words on preferring solitude.
Late-2nd-century AH visitor of the Kufan ascetic Muhammad ibn an-Nadr al-Haarithee, who recorded his words on preferring solitude.
Shaykh 'Abdullaah ibn Muhammad ibn Humayd
Head of the Supreme Judiciary Council and member of the Council of Senior Scholars. Blind from infancy, he memorised the Qur.aan as a boy and studied under Shaykh Muhammad ibn Ibraaheem Aal ash-Shaykh and Shaykh Sa'd ibn 'Ateeq, serving as a judge in Sudayr and then Buraydah before being chosen to head religious affairs at al-Masjid al-Haraam, where he taught and gave fatwa. His janaazah was prayed in al-Masjid al-Haraam before a great gathering.
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Head of the Supreme Judiciary Council and member of the Council of Senior Scholars. Blind from infancy, he memorised the Qur.aan as a boy and studied under Shaykh Muhammad ibn Ibraaheem Aal ash-Shaykh and Shaykh Sa'd ibn 'Ateeq, serving as a judge in Sudayr and then Buraydah before being chosen to head religious affairs at al-Masjid al-Haraam, where he taught and gave fatwa. His janaazah was prayed in al-Masjid al-Haraam before a great gathering.
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'Abdullaah ibn Muhayreez
Qurashee Successor of Bayt al-Maqdis, raised by the Companion Abu Mahdhoorah; a byword for sincerity and concealed worship.
Qurashee Successor of Bayt al-Maqdis, raised by the Companion Abu Mahdhoorah; a byword for sincerity and concealed worship.
'Abdullaah ibn Muslim ibn Yasaar al-Basree, mawlaa of Banu Umayyah
Basran Taabi'ee, son and transmitter of the ascetic Muslim ibn Yasaar al-Basree; no dates preserved in the rijaal works.
Basran Taabi'ee, son and transmitter of the ascetic Muslim ibn Yasaar al-Basree; no dates preserved in the rijaal works.
'Abdullaah ibn 'Own
Basran hadeeth imam and exemplar of scrupulousness, famous for refusing to speak ill of people and for constant remembrance of Allaah.
Basran hadeeth imam and exemplar of scrupulousness, famous for refusing to speak ill of people and for constant remembrance of Allaah.
'Abdullaah ibn Shaqeeq al-'Uqaylee, Abu 'Abdir-Rahmaan al-Basree
Basran Taabi'ee of the 'Uqayl tribe, narrated from Abu Hurayrah and 'Aa.ishah; known for strictness against the Qadariyyah.
Basran Taabi'ee of the 'Uqayl tribe, narrated from Abu Hurayrah and 'Aa.ishah; known for strictness against the Qadariyyah.
Shaykh 'Abdullaah ibn Sulaymaan ibn Munay'
Member of the Council of Senior Scholars and of the Permanent Committee for Islaamic Research and Fataawa, and an advisor at the Saudi Royal Court. Born in Shaqraa. and descended from Banee Zayd, he graduated from the University of Imaam Muhammad ibn Sa'ood and took his Master's at the Higher Institute for the Judiciary, thereafter serving in the judiciary and as a judge in Makkah. He is well known for his rulings on financial transactions, and has long answered questions on Noorun 'alad-Darb.
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Member of the Council of Senior Scholars and of the Permanent Committee for Islaamic Research and Fataawa, and an advisor at the Saudi Royal Court. Born in Shaqraa. and descended from Banee Zayd, he graduated from the University of Imaam Muhammad ibn Sa'ood and took his Master's at the Higher Institute for the Judiciary, thereafter serving in the judiciary and as a judge in Makkah. He is well known for his rulings on financial transactions, and has long answered questions on Noorun 'alad-Darb.
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'Abdullaah ibn Yazeed ibn Hurmuz, Abu Bakr al-Madanee, mawlaa of Banu Layth
Madinan Taabi'ee jurist, one of Imaam Maalik's principal teachers, famous for training students to say 'I do not know'.
Madinan Taabi'ee jurist, one of Imaam Maalik's principal teachers, famous for training students to say 'I do not know'.
'Abdur-Rahmaan al-Mu'allimee al-Yamaanee
Yemeni hadeeth and rijaal scholar, librarian of the Makkan Haram and editor of classical texts; author of at-Tankeel.
Yemeni hadeeth and rijaal scholar, librarian of the Makkan Haram and editor of classical texts; author of at-Tankeel.
'Abdur-Rahmaan ibn 'Imaarah ibn 'Uqbah
Obscure early narrator who was present at the burial of al-Ahnaf ibn Qays in Kufa; his report reached Egypt via Abu Shurayh al-Ma'aafiree.
Obscure early narrator who was present at the burial of al-Ahnaf ibn Qays in Kufa; his report reached Egypt via Abu Shurayh al-Ma'aafiree.
'Abdur-Rahmaan ibn Jubayr ibn Nufayr al-Hadramee, Abu Humayd al-Himsee
Syrian Taabi'ee of Hims, son of the senior Taabi'ee Jubayr ibn Nufayr; a main channel for Syrian ascetic and hadeeth material.
Syrian Taabi'ee of Hims, son of the senior Taabi'ee Jubayr ibn Nufayr; a main channel for Syrian ascetic and hadeeth material.
Dr. 'Abdur-Rahmaan ibn Muhammad al-'Omaisaan
Contemporary Saudi daa'ee holding a doctorate in 'aqeedah from the Islaamic University of al-Madeenah; president of the Abu Bakr as-Siddeeq Islaamic Centre in North America and a member of the Saudi Scholarly Association for 'Aqeedah. He appears on this site chiefly as a transmitter of what he heard from his teachers.
Contemporary Saudi daa'ee holding a doctorate in 'aqeedah from the Islaamic University of al-Madeenah; president of the Abu Bakr as-Siddeeq Islaamic Centre in North America and a member of the Saudi Scholarly Association for 'Aqeedah. He appears on this site chiefly as a transmitter of what he heard from his teachers.
Shaykh 'Abdur-Rahmaan ibn Naasir as-Sa'dee
The mufassir and jurist of 'Unayzah in al-Qaseem. Orphaned by the age of seven, he had memorised the Qur.aan and mastered its recitation before he was eleven, and became the leading scholar and teacher of his city, devoted above all to the works of Ibn Taymiyyah and Ibn al-Qayyim. Shaykh Ibn al-'Uthaymeen was among his students. He is best known for his tafseer, Tayseer al-Kareem ar-Rahmaan, and for al-Qawaa'id al-Hisaan and Bahjatu Quloob al-Abraar.
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The mufassir and jurist of 'Unayzah in al-Qaseem. Orphaned by the age of seven, he had memorised the Qur.aan and mastered its recitation before he was eleven, and became the leading scholar and teacher of his city, devoted above all to the works of Ibn Taymiyyah and Ibn al-Qayyim. Shaykh Ibn al-'Uthaymeen was among his students. He is best known for his tafseer, Tayseer al-Kareem ar-Rahmaan, and for al-Qawaa'id al-Hisaan and Bahjatu Quloob al-Abraar.
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Shaykh 'Abdur-Razzaaq 'Afeefee
Deputy Head of the Permanent Committee for Islaamic Research and Fataawa and member of the Council of Senior Scholars. Egyptian by birth and a graduate of al-Azhar, he moved to the Kingdom in 1368H, teaching at Daar at-tawheed in at-Taa.if, then in 'Unayzah and Riyadh, and serving as principal of the Higher Institute of the Judiciary. He was renowned for his command of 'aqeedah, usool and the Arabic language, and for his knowledge of the deviant sects, and he taught a generation of the Kingdom's scholars and judges.
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Deputy Head of the Permanent Committee for Islaamic Research and Fataawa and member of the Council of Senior Scholars. Egyptian by birth and a graduate of al-Azhar, he moved to the Kingdom in 1368H, teaching at Daar at-tawheed in at-Taa.if, then in 'Unayzah and Riyadh, and serving as principal of the Higher Institute of the Judiciary. He was renowned for his command of 'aqeedah, usool and the Arabic language, and for his knowledge of the deviant sects, and he taught a generation of the Kingdom's scholars and judges.
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Shaykh 'Abdur-Razzaaq al-'Abbaad al-Badr
Saudi scholar and professor at the Islaamic University of Madeenah; prolific teacher and author on creed and spirituality.
Saudi scholar and professor at the Islaamic University of Madeenah; prolific teacher and author on creed and spirituality.
'Abdur-Razzaaq as-San'aanee
Yemeni Muhaddith and author of al-Musannaf; teacher of Ahmad ibn Hanbal and Yahyaa ibn Ma'een.
Yemeni Muhaddith and author of al-Musannaf; teacher of Ahmad ibn Hanbal and Yahyaa ibn Ma'een.
Abu 'Abd ar-Rahmaan 'Abd al-'Azeez ibn Abee Rawwaad Maymoon al-Azdee al-Makkee
Makkan ascetic and traditionist of Khurasanian origin; noted worshipper, companion of Ibn Jurayj's circle; died 159 AH.
Makkan ascetic and traditionist of Khurasanian origin; noted worshipper, companion of Ibn Jurayj's circle; died 159 AH.
Abu 'Abd ar-Rahmaan 'Ubaydullaah ibn Muhammad ibn Hafs ibn 'Umar at-Taymee al-Basree, known as al-'Aa.ishee / Ibn 'Aa.ishah
Basran traditionist and man of letters of the Taym of Quraysh, famous transmitter of adab and akhbaar; died 228 AH.
Basran traditionist and man of letters of the Taym of Quraysh, famous transmitter of adab and akhbaar; died 228 AH.
Abu 'Abdillaah Ahmad ibn Harb ibn 'Abdillaah ibn Sahl ibn Fayrooz an-Naysaabooree
Ascetic imam and shaykh of Naysaaboor, famed for lifelong worship and sound creed, author of al-Arba'oon and works on zuhd.
Ascetic imam and shaykh of Naysaaboor, famed for lifelong worship and sound creed, author of al-Arba'oon and works on zuhd.
Abu 'Abdillaah Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn Hanbal ibn Hilaal ash-Shaybaanee
Founder of the Hanbali school and compiler of the Musnad; imprisoned and flogged for refusing to affirm the Qur'an's createdness.
Founder of the Hanbali school and compiler of the Musnad; imprisoned and flogged for refusing to affirm the Qur'an's createdness.
Abu 'Abdillaah Hishaam ibn Hassaan al-Azdee al-Qardoosee al-Basree
Basran traditionist of the Azd, prominent transmitter from al-Hasan al-Basree, Ibn Seereen and Muhammad ibn Seereen's circle.
Basran traditionist of the Azd, prominent transmitter from al-Hasan al-Basree, Ibn Seereen and Muhammad ibn Seereen's circle.
Abu 'Abdillaah Hudhayfah ibn Husayl (al-Yamaan) ibn Jaabir al-'Absee
Companion entrusted with the Prophet's secret of the hypocrites, commander at Nahaawand and the one whose concern prompted 'Uthmaan's Qur'an codification.
Companion entrusted with the Prophet's secret of the hypocrites, commander at Nahaawand and the one whose concern prompted 'Uthmaan's Qur'an codification.
Abu 'Abdillaah Muhammad ibn 'Abdillaah ibn Muhammad ibn Hamdawayh ad-Dabbee at-Tahmaanee al-Haakim an-Naysaabooree
Nishapuri Muhaddith, author of al-Mustadrak and Ma'rifat 'Uloom al-Hadeeth, and biographer of Nishapur's scholars.
Nishapuri Muhaddith, author of al-Mustadrak and Ma'rifat 'Uloom al-Hadeeth, and biographer of Nishapur's scholars.
Abu 'Abdillaah Muhammad ibn Idrees ibn al-'Abbaas ash-Shaafi'ee al-Muttalibee al-Qurashee
Founder of the Shaafi'ee school and author of ar-Risaalah, the first systematic work on Islaamic legal theory.
Founder of the Shaafi'ee school and author of ar-Risaalah, the first systematic work on Islaamic legal theory.
Abu 'Abdillaah Muhammad ibn Ishaaq ibn Yasaar al-Muttalibee al-Madanee
Medinan collector of the Prophet's biography whose Seerah, as edited by Ibn Hishaam, is the earliest surviving full maghaazee work.
Medinan collector of the Prophet's biography whose Seerah, as edited by Ibn Hishaam, is the earliest surviving full maghaazee work.
Abu 'Abdillaah Muhammad ibn Ismaa'eel ibn Ibraaheem ibn al-Mugheerah al-Ju'fee al-Bukhaaree
Compiler of Saheeh al-Bukhaaree, regarded as the greatest hadeeth scholar of Sunni Islaam and author of at-Taareekh al-Kabeer.
Compiler of Saheeh al-Bukhaaree, regarded as the greatest hadeeth scholar of Sunni Islaam and author of at-Taareekh al-Kabeer.
Abu 'Abdillaah Muhammad ibn Ja'far al-Hudhalee al-Basree, known as Ghundar
Basran Muhaddith, the most reliable transmitter of Shu'bah ibn al-Hajjaaj, whom he accompanied for twenty years.
Basran Muhaddith, the most reliable transmitter of Shu'bah ibn al-Hajjaaj, whom he accompanied for twenty years.
Abu 'Abdillaah Muhammad ibn Samaa'ah ibn 'Ubaydillaah ibn Hilaal at-Tameemee al-Koofee
Hanafee jurist and qaadee of Baghdad, leading student of Abu Yoosuf and Muhammad ibn al-Hasan; died 233 AH aged 103.
Hanafee jurist and qaadee of Baghdad, leading student of Abu Yoosuf and Muhammad ibn al-Hasan; died 233 AH aged 103.
Abu 'Abdillaah Muhammad ibn Ya'qoob ibn Yoosuf ibn Ma'qil ash-Shaybaanee an-Naysaabooree, Ibn al-Akhram
Hafiz and head of the hadeeth scholars of Naysaaboor, author of a Mustakhraj on the two Saheehs and a large Musnad; teacher of al-Haakim.
Hafiz and head of the hadeeth scholars of Naysaaboor, author of a Mustakhraj on the two Saheehs and a large Musnad; teacher of al-Haakim.
Abu 'Abdillaah Nu'aym ibn Hammaad ibn Mu'aawiyah ibn al-Haarith al-Khuzaa'ee al-Marwazee
Khurasani scholar, among the first to compile a Musnad and an expert in inheritance law; died imprisoned at Saamarraa for refusing the Mihnah.
Khurasani scholar, among the first to compile a Musnad and an expert in inheritance law; died imprisoned at Saamarraa for refusing the Mihnah.
Abu 'Abdillaah Sufyaan ibn Sa'eed ibn Masrooq ath-Thowree al-Koofee
Kufan Muhaddith, jurist and ascetic called Ameer al-Mu'mineen in hadeeth; founder of a legal school that later died out.
Kufan Muhaddith, jurist and ascetic called Ameer al-Mu'mineen in hadeeth; founder of a legal school that later died out.
Abu 'Abdillaah 'Ubaydullaah ibn Muhammad ibn Muhammad ibn Hamdaan al-'Ukbaree al-Hanbalee, Ibn Battah
Hanbalee theologian and jurist of 'Ukbara, author of al-Ibaanah al-Kubraa and ash-Sharh wa'l-Ibaanah on Sunnee creed.
Hanbalee theologian and jurist of 'Ukbara, author of al-Ibaanah al-Kubraa and ash-Sharh wa'l-Ibaanah on Sunnee creed.
Abu 'Abdir-Rahmaan 'Abdullaah ibn al-Mubaarak ibn Waadhih al-Handhalee al-Marwazee
Khurasani Muhaddith, ascetic, merchant and frontier warrior; author of Kitaab az-Zuhd and Kitaab al-jihaad.
Khurasani Muhaddith, ascetic, merchant and frontier warrior; author of Kitaab az-Zuhd and Kitaab al-jihaad.
Abu 'Abdir-Rahmaan 'Abdullaah ibn Mas'ood ibn Ghaafil al-Hudhalee
Early Companion of the Prophet ﷺ, one of the foremost authorities on the Qur'an and founder of the Kufan school of law.
Early Companion of the Prophet ﷺ, one of the foremost authorities on the Qur'an and founder of the Kufan school of law.
Abu 'Abdir-Rahmaan 'Abdullaah ibn 'Umar ibn al-Khattaab al-'Adawee al-Qurashee
Companion, son of the caliph 'Umar, among the most prolific narrators of hadeeth and famed for scrupulous imitation of the Prophet ﷺ.
Companion, son of the caliph 'Umar, among the most prolific narrators of hadeeth and famed for scrupulous imitation of the Prophet ﷺ.
Abu 'Abdir-Rahmaan as-Sulamee
Nishapuri traditionist and author of Tabaqaat as-Soofiyyah, adh-Dhahabee's standing source for biographies of third- and fourth-century ascetics.
Nishapuri traditionist and author of Tabaqaat as-Soofiyyah, adh-Dhahabee's standing source for biographies of third- and fourth-century ascetics.
Abu 'Abdir-Rahmaan Haatim ibn 'Unwaan (or 'Alwaan) ibn Yoosuf al-Asamm al-Balkhee
Khurasani ascetic and student of Shaqeeq al-Balkhee, nicknamed 'the deaf' for feigning deafness to spare a woman embarrassment.
Khurasani ascetic and student of Shaqeeq al-Balkhee, nicknamed 'the deaf' for feigning deafness to spare a woman embarrassment.
Abu 'Abdir-Rahmaan Muqbil ibn Haadee ibn Muqbil al-Waadi'ee al-Hamdaanee
Yemeni Salafi hadeeth scholar who founded Daar al-Hadeeth in Dammaaj and is regarded as the reviver of Salafi teaching in Yemen.
Yemeni Salafi hadeeth scholar who founded Daar al-Hadeeth in Dammaaj and is regarded as the reviver of Salafi teaching in Yemen.
Abu ad-Dardaa 'Uwaymir ibn Zayd (also reported ibn 'Aamir / ibn Maalik) ibn Qays al-Ansaaree al-Khazrajee
Ansaari Companion, jurist and judge of Damascus, famed for asceticism and for pairing knowledge with action.
Ansaari Companion, jurist and judge of Damascus, famed for asceticism and for pairing knowledge with action.
Abu Ahmad 'Abdullaah ibn 'Adee ibn 'Abdillaah al-Jarjaanee, known as Ibn al-Qattaan
Muhaddith and critic of narrators who began study at thirteen and travelled through the Hijaaz, Egypt, Iraq and Khuraasaan; his al-Kaamil fee Du'afaa. ar-Rijaal remains one of the principal works on weak narrators.
Muhaddith and critic of narrators who began study at thirteen and travelled through the Hijaaz, Egypt, Iraq and Khuraasaan; his al-Kaamil fee Du'afaa. ar-Rijaal remains one of the principal works on weak narrators.
Abu Ahmad az-Zubayree
Kufan haafith, foremost transmitter of Sufyaan ath-Thowree's book from memory; lived in Baghdad, died at al-Ahwaaz.
Kufan haafith, foremost transmitter of Sufyaan ath-Thowree's book from memory; lived in Baghdad, died at al-Ahwaaz.
Abu al-'Abbaas 'Abdullaah al-Ma'moon ibn Haaroon ar-Rasheed al-'Abbaasee
Seventh Abbasid caliph (r. 198-218 AH), patron of the translation movement and Bayt al-Hikmah, who imposed the Mu'tazilee mihnah.
Seventh Abbasid caliph (r. 198-218 AH), patron of the translation movement and Bayt al-Hikmah, who imposed the Mu'tazilee mihnah.
Abu al-Jowzaa
Basran Taabi'i and worshipper who narrated from Ibn 'Abbaas and 'Aa.ishah; killed in the revolt of Ibn al-Ash'ath.
Basran Taabi'i and worshipper who narrated from Ibn 'Abbaas and 'Aa.ishah; killed in the revolt of Ibn al-Ash'ath.
Abu 'Alee al-Fudhayl ibn 'Iyaadh ibn Mas'ood ibn Bishr at-Tameemee al-Yarboo'ee
Famed ascetic and hadeeth narrator, a highwayman who repented and settled in Makkah, celebrated for his sermons on renunciation.
Famed ascetic and hadeeth narrator, a highwayman who repented and settled in Makkah, celebrated for his sermons on renunciation.
Abu 'Ali an-Neesaabooree
Khurasani hafiz renowned for memorisation and precision; principal teacher of al-Haakim an-Naysaabooree.
Khurasani hafiz renowned for memorisation and precision; principal teacher of al-Haakim an-Naysaabooree.
Abu 'Ali as-Sadafee
Andalusian hafiz and muhaddith known as Ibn Sukkarah; killed at the battle of Cutanda in 514 AH.
Andalusian hafiz and muhaddith known as Ibn Sukkarah; killed at the battle of Cutanda in 514 AH.
Abu 'Amr 'Aamir ibn Sharaaheel ibn 'Abd ash-Sha'bee al-Hamdaanee al-Koofee
Koofan Taabi'ee, jurist, judge and prodigious memoriser of hadeeth and reports; taught by many Companions.
Koofan Taabi'ee, jurist, judge and prodigious memoriser of hadeeth and reports; taught by many Companions.
Abu 'Amr 'Abdur-Rahmaan ibn 'Amr ibn Yuhmid al-Awzaa'ee
Chief jurist of Syria and founder of a legal school once dominant in Syria and al-Andalus before being displaced by the Maalikee school.
Chief jurist of Syria and founder of a legal school once dominant in Syria and al-Andalus before being displaced by the Maalikee school.
Abu 'Amr Muhammad ibn Ibraaheem ibn Abee 'Adee as-Sulamee al-Basree
Basran hadeeth transmitter, trusted; narrated from Shu'bah, Daawood ibn Abee Hind and Ibn 'Awn; died 194 AH.
Basran hadeeth transmitter, trusted; narrated from Shu'bah, Daawood ibn Abee Hind and Ibn 'Awn; died 194 AH.
Shaykh Abu 'Amr Saalih ibn 'Abdillaah ibn Hamad al-'Usaymee al-'Utaybee
Contemporary Saudi scholar and member of the Council of Senior Scholars, known for intensive teaching programmes and wide chains of transmission.
Contemporary Saudi scholar and member of the Council of Senior Scholars, known for intensive teaching programmes and wide chains of transmission.
Abu an-Nadhr Ishaaq ibn Ibraaheem
Damascene hadeeth scholar of the Faraadees quarter; teacher of al-Bukhaaree and Muslim, noted for frequent weeping.
Damascene hadeeth scholar of the Faraadees quarter; teacher of al-Bukhaaree and Muslim, noted for frequent weeping.
Abu 'Awn 'Abdullaah ibn 'Awn ibn Artabaan al-Muzanee al-Basree
Basran Muhaddith and ascetic of the proto-Sunnee circle, famed for piety and restraint of tongue; student of Ibn Seereen.
Basran Muhaddith and ascetic of the proto-Sunnee circle, famed for piety and restraint of tongue; student of Ibn Seereen.
Abu az-Zinaad
Madinan jurist and Muhaddith; his chain from al-A'raj from Abu Hurayrah is among the soundest of chains.
Madinan jurist and Muhaddith; his chain from al-A'raj from Abu Hurayrah is among the soundest of chains.
Abu Bakr 'Aasim ibn Abin-Najood Bahdalah al-Asadee al-Koofee
One of the seven canonical Qur'an reciters and head reciter of Kufa; his reading transmitted by Hafs is the standard recitation today.
One of the seven canonical Qur'an reciters and head reciter of Kufa; his reading transmitted by Hafs is the standard recitation today.
Abu Bakr Ahmad ibn 'Alee ibn Thaabit ibn Ahmad ibn Mahdee al-Khateeb al-Baghdaadee
Baghdad's great Muhaddith and historian; author of Taareekh Baghdaad and al-Faqeeh wal-Mutafaqqih.
Baghdad's great Muhaddith and historian; author of Taareekh Baghdaad and al-Faqeeh wal-Mutafaqqih.
Abu Bakr al-'Atawee
The eyewitness who recorded al-Junayd's death in 298 AH while reciting the Qur.aan.
The eyewitness who recorded al-Junayd's death in 298 AH while reciting the Qur.aan.
Abu Bakr al-Muqri
Isfahani hafiz and great traveller in search of hadeeth; author of the well-known al-Mu'jam.
Isfahani hafiz and great traveller in search of hadeeth; author of the well-known al-Mu'jam.
Abu Bakr an-Neesaabooree
Shaafi'ee jurist and haafith of Nishapur who settled in Baghdad; leading faqeeh of Iraq in his generation.
Shaafi'ee jurist and haafith of Nishapur who settled in Baghdad; leading faqeeh of Iraq in his generation.
Abu Bakr Ayyoob ibn Abi Tameemah Kaysaan as-Sikhtiyaanee al-'Anazee al-Basree
Foremost Basran jurist and Muhaddith among the younger Successors, praised by Shu'bah and Maalik as the outstanding scholar of his generation.
Foremost Basran jurist and Muhaddith among the younger Successors, praised by Shu'bah and Maalik as the outstanding scholar of his generation.
Abu Bakr ibn al-Haddaad
Egyptian Shaafi'ee judge, hadeeth scholar and author of al-Furoo'; famed for completing the Qur'aan repeatedly in Ramadan.
Egyptian Shaafi'ee judge, hadeeth scholar and author of al-Furoo'; famed for completing the Qur'aan repeatedly in Ramadan.
Abu Bakr ibn 'Ayyaash
Kufan Qur'an reciter and ascetic; the chief transmitter of 'Aasim's recitation in the Shu'bah reading.
Kufan Qur'an reciter and ascetic; the chief transmitter of 'Aasim's recitation in the Shu'bah reading.
Abu Bakr 'Imraan ibn Muslim al-Minqaree al-Basree, known as al-Qaseer
Basran narrator of the generation after the Taabi'oon who transmitted from al-Hasan al-Basree, Ibn Seereen and 'Ataa.; often confused with 'Imraan ibn Milhaan, Abu Rajaa. al-'Utaaridee, who was in fact one of his teachers.
Basran narrator of the generation after the Taabi'oon who transmitted from al-Hasan al-Basree, Ibn Seereen and 'Ataa.; often confused with 'Imraan ibn Milhaan, Abu Rajaa. al-'Utaaridee, who was in fact one of his teachers.
Abu Bakr Muhammad ibn Ishaaq ibn Khuzaymah as-Sulamee an-Naysaabooree
Imaam of Nishapur, called the imaam of imaams; author of the Saheeh and Kitaab at-Tawheed.
Imaam of Nishapur, called the imaam of imaams; author of the Saheeh and Kitaab at-Tawheed.
Abu Bakr Muhammad ibn Muslim ibn 'Ubaydillaah ibn 'Abdillaah ibn Shihaab az-Zuhree al-Qurashee
Madinan Taabi'ee, the first to systematically compile hadeeth; the pivotal link in most Hijaazee chains of transmission.
Madinan Taabi'ee, the first to systematically compile hadeeth; the pivotal link in most Hijaazee chains of transmission.
Abu Burdah
Taabi'i son of Abu Moosaa al-Ash'aree; judge of Kufa and a major transmitter from his father and 'Alee.
Taabi'i son of Abu Moosaa al-Ash'aree; judge of Kufa and a major transmitter from his father and 'Alee.
Abu Daawood al-Khaffaaf
Naysaabooree transmitter and close student of Ishaaq ibn Raahawayh; source of the report of Ishaaq's mass dictation from memory.
Naysaabooree transmitter and close student of Ishaaq ibn Raahawayh; source of the report of Ishaaq's mass dictation from memory.
Abu Daawood as-Sijistaanee
Compiler of Sunan Abee Daawood, one of the six canonical hadeeth collections; leading hadeeth authority of Basra.
Compiler of Sunan Abee Daawood, one of the six canonical hadeeth collections; leading hadeeth authority of Basra.
Abu Dharr
Early Companion famed for asceticism and outspoken truthfulness; died in exile at ar-Rabadhah near Medina.
Early Companion famed for asceticism and outspoken truthfulness; died in exile at ar-Rabadhah near Medina.
Abu 'Eesaa al-Fadl ibn 'Eesaa ar-Riqaashee al-Basree
Basran preacher and storyteller, nephew of Yazeed ar-Riqaashee and maternal uncle of al-Mu'tamir ibn Sulaymaan; weak in hadeeth.
Basran preacher and storyteller, nephew of Yazeed ar-Riqaashee and maternal uncle of al-Mu'tamir ibn Sulaymaan; weak in hadeeth.
Abu Haatim
Master critic of hadeeth narrators, travelled widely for hadeeth; father of Ibn Abee Haatim ar-Raazee.
Master critic of hadeeth narrators, travelled widely for hadeeth; father of Ibn Abee Haatim ar-Raazee.
Abu Haazim al-Madeenee
Madinan Taabi'ee jurist, storyteller and ascetic; trusted narrator celebrated for pithy admonitions to rulers.
Madinan Taabi'ee jurist, storyteller and ascetic; trusted narrator celebrated for pithy admonitions to rulers.
Abu Hafs an-Neesaabooree
Blacksmith-ascetic of Nishapur.
Blacksmith-ascetic of Nishapur.
Abu Hafs 'Umar ibn 'Abdil-'Azeez ibn Marwaan ibn al-Hakam al-Umawee al-Qurashee
Umayyad caliph and Taabi'ee jurist, remembered as the fifth rightly-guided caliph for his justice and reform.
Umayyad caliph and Taabi'ee jurist, remembered as the fifth rightly-guided caliph for his justice and reform.
Abu Hafs 'Umar ibn al-Khattaab ibn Nufayl ibn 'Abdil-'Uzzaa al-'Adawee al-Qurashee
Second Rashidun caliph, under whom the Muslim state expanded into Syria, Egypt and Persia; assassinated while leading prayer in Madeenah.
Second Rashidun caliph, under whom the Muslim state expanded into Syria, Egypt and Persia; assassinated while leading prayer in Madeenah.
Abu Hamzah as-Sukkaree
Marwazi hadeeth scholar and ascetic, called 'as-Sukkaree' for the sweetness of his speech; trustworthy transmitter.
Marwazi hadeeth scholar and ascetic, called 'as-Sukkaree' for the sweetness of his speech; trustworthy transmitter.
Abu Haneefah
Eponym of the Hanafee school and earliest of the four Sunni imams; jurist and silk merchant of Kufa.
Eponym of the Hanafee school and earliest of the four Sunni imams; jurist and silk merchant of Kufa.
Abu Hurayrah
The most prolific narrator among the Companions, with over five thousand narrations; embraced Islaam in 7 AH.
The most prolific narrator among the Companions, with over five thousand narrations; embraced Islaam in 7 AH.
Abu Ishaaq as-Subay'ee
Major Kufan taabi'ee and hadeeth narrator, the most learned of Kufa in his day; went blind late in life.
Major Kufan taabi'ee and hadeeth narrator, the most learned of Kufa in his day; went blind late in life.
Abu Ishaaq Ibraaheem ibn Bashshaar ar-Ramaadee al-Basree
Basran traditionist, long-time companion and scribe of Sufyaan ibn 'Uyaynah; principal reporter of al-Fudayl ibn 'Iyaad's circle.
Basran traditionist, long-time companion and scribe of Sufyaan ibn 'Uyaynah; principal reporter of al-Fudayl ibn 'Iyaad's circle.
Abu Ismaa'eel at-Tirmidhee
Hadeeth scholar of Tirmidh who settled in Baghdad; transmitter of reports about Ahmad ibn Hanbal.
Hadeeth scholar of Tirmidh who settled in Baghdad; transmitter of reports about Ahmad ibn Hanbal.
Abu Ismaa'eel Hammaad ibn Zayd ibn dirham al-Azdee al-Basree
Blind Basran imaam and Muhaddith, the foremost companion and transmitter of Ayyoob as-Sikhtiyaanee.
Blind Basran imaam and Muhaddith, the foremost companion and transmitter of Ayyoob as-Sikhtiyaanee.
Abu Jabalah
Obscure early-2nd-century transmitter who travelled with Ibn Shihaab az-Zuhree and reported his fasting of 'Aashooraa.
Obscure early-2nd-century transmitter who travelled with Ibn Shihaab az-Zuhree and reported his fasting of 'Aashooraa.
Abu Ja'far at-Tabaree
Imam of the exegetes and historian; author of Jaami' al-Bayaan and Taareekh ar-Rusul wal-Mulook; died in Baghdad.
Imam of the exegetes and historian; author of Jaami' al-Bayaan and Taareekh ar-Rusul wal-Mulook; died in Baghdad.
Abu Khaalid ibn 'Abdillaah
Unidentified narrator of a modern anecdote about a Qur.aan-memorisation teacher in Madeenah.
Unidentified narrator of a modern anecdote about a Qur.aan-memorisation teacher in Madeenah.
Abu Khalaad
Early authority quoted by Ibn Rajab on the consequence of tolerating negligence in prayer; personal name unrecorded.
Early authority quoted by Ibn Rajab on the consequence of tolerating negligence in prayer; personal name unrecorded.
Abu Mansoor ath-Tha'aalabee
Celebrated Arabic litterateur and anthologist, called the Jaahiz of his age; author of Yateemat ad-Dahr.
Celebrated Arabic litterateur and anthologist, called the Jaahiz of his age; author of Yateemat ad-Dahr.
Abu Maysarah Ahmad ibn Nazaar
Maalikee jurist and ascetic of Qayrawan who refused the judgeship; renowned for piety and answered supplications.
Maalikee jurist and ascetic of Qayrawan who refused the judgeship; renowned for piety and answered supplications.
Abu Moosaa al-Ash'aree
Yemeni Companion, governor of Basra and Kufa, celebrated Qur'aan reciter and one of the arbitrators at Siffeen.
Yemeni Companion, governor of Basra and Kufa, celebrated Qur'aan reciter and one of the arbitrators at Siffeen.
Abu Moosaa ibn al-Haafiz
Hanbalee hadeeth scholar of as-Saalihiyyah, son of al-Haafith 'Abd al-Ghanee al-Maqdisee, whose dying counsel he transmitted.
Hanbalee hadeeth scholar of as-Saalihiyyah, son of al-Haafith 'Abd al-Ghanee al-Maqdisee, whose dying counsel he transmitted.
Abu Muhammad 'Abd ar-Rahmaan ibn Muhammad ibn Idrees al-Hanzalee ar-Raazee
Major hadeeth critic of Rayy, author of al-Jarh wa't-Ta'deel, a large tafseer and 'Ilal al-Hadeeth; son of Abu Haatim ar-Raazee.
Major hadeeth critic of Rayy, author of al-Jarh wa't-Ta'deel, a large tafseer and 'Ilal al-Hadeeth; son of Abu Haatim ar-Raazee.
Abu Muhammad 'Abdullaah ibn Wahb ibn Muslim al-Fihree al-Misree
Egyptian jurist and Muhaddith, the foremost companion of Imaam Maalik for twenty years, author of al-Jaami' and al-Muwatta.
Egyptian jurist and Muhaddith, the foremost companion of Imaam Maalik for twenty years, author of al-Jaami' and al-Muwatta.
Abu Muhammad al-Baaqee
Unidentified contemporary of al-Baaqillaanee in Baghdad who praised his eloquence above all others.
Unidentified contemporary of al-Baaqillaanee in Baghdad who praised his eloquence above all others.
Abu Muhammad al-Hasan ibn 'Alee ibn Khalaf al-Barbahaaree
Baghdadi Hanbalee imaam and leader of the Sunnah there; author of Sharh as-Sunnah, a creedal manual.
Baghdadi Hanbalee imaam and leader of the Sunnah there; author of Sharh as-Sunnah, a creedal manual.
Abu Muhammad 'Alee ibn Ahmad ibn Sa'eed ibn Hazm al-Andalusee al-Qurtubee
Andalusian polymath, leading Zaahiree jurist and comparative-religion scholar; author of al-Muhallaa and Tawq al-Hamaamah.
Andalusian polymath, leading Zaahiree jurist and comparative-religion scholar; author of al-Muhallaa and Tawq al-Hamaamah.
Abu Muhammad Fadaalah ibn 'Ubayd ibn Naafidh al-Ansaaree al-Awsee
Ansaaree Companion of the Prophet ﷺ, judge and commander in Damascus under Mu'aawiyah; died there about 53 AH.
Ansaaree Companion of the Prophet ﷺ, judge and commander in Damascus under Mu'aawiyah; died there about 53 AH.
Abu Muhammad Falaah ibn Ismaa'eel ibn Ahmad Mandakaar
Contemporary Kuwaiti salafee teacher and lecturer; died 6 Rabee' al-Awwal 1442 AH / 22 October 2020.
Contemporary Kuwaiti salafee teacher and lecturer; died 6 Rabee' al-Awwal 1442 AH / 22 October 2020.
Abu Muhammad 'Izz ad-Deen 'Abdul-'Azeez ibn 'Abdis-Salaam ibn Abee al-Qaasim as-Sulamee
Shaafi'ee jurist titled Sultan of the Scholars; chief judge and preacher in Damascus then Cairo, famed for confronting rulers.
Shaafi'ee jurist titled Sultan of the Scholars; chief judge and preacher in Damascus then Cairo, famed for confronting rulers.
Abu Muhammad Sufyaan ibn 'Uyaynah ibn Abee 'Imraan Maymoon al-Hilaalee al-Koofee
Leading hadeeth scholar and mufassir of Makkah for some forty years; a key teacher of ash-Shaafi'ee and Ahmad ibn Hanbal.
Leading hadeeth scholar and mufassir of Makkah for some forty years; a key teacher of ash-Shaafi'ee and Ahmad ibn Hanbal.
Abu Mus'ab
Madinan jurist and judge, last of Maalik's major students and narrator of his own recension of the Muwatta.
Madinan jurist and judge, last of Maalik's major students and narrator of his own recension of the Muwatta.
Abu Muslim al-Khowlaanee
Yemeni mukhadram ascetic who settled in Damascus; the foremost worshipper of the Syrian Taabi'een, companion of Mu'aadh.
Yemeni mukhadram ascetic who settled in Damascus; the foremost worshipper of the Syrian Taabi'een, companion of Mu'aadh.
Abu Nasr Bishr ibn al-Haarith ibn 'Abdir-Rahmaan ibn 'Ataa al-Marwazee, known as Bishr al-Haafee
Khurasani ascetic known as 'the barefoot', a repentant youth who became one of Baghdad's most revered renunciants and hadeeth narrators.
Khurasani ascetic known as 'the barefoot', a repentant youth who became one of Baghdad's most revered renunciants and hadeeth narrators.
Abu Nasr Humayd ibn Hilaal ibn Hubayrah al-'Adawee al-Basree
Basran taabi'ee of the 'Adee clan, trusted transmitter and preacher; Ibn Hajar records only that he died after 100 AH.
Basran taabi'ee of the 'Adee clan, trusted transmitter and preacher; Ibn Hajar records only that he died after 100 AH.
Abu Qulaabah
Basran Successor, jurist and hadeeth narrator; fled judicial office, settled in Shaam and died at Daarayyaa near Damascus.
Basran Successor, jurist and hadeeth narrator; fled judicial office, settled in Shaam and died at Daarayyaa near Damascus.
Abu Sa'd as-Sam'aanee
Khurasani hafiz, historian and traveller; author of al-Ansaab, the standard dictionary of scholarly nisbahs.
Khurasani hafiz, historian and traveller; author of al-Ansaab, the standard dictionary of scholarly nisbahs.
Abu Sa'd Sa'eed ibn Abi Sa'eed Kaysaan al-Laythee al-Maqbaree al-Madanee
Madinan Taabi'ee and freed client of Banu Layth who heard from several Companions, foremost among them Abu Hurayrah, and also from 'Aa.ishah and Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqaas; the nisbah al-Maqbaree comes from his living beside the Baqee' cemetery.
Madinan Taabi'ee and freed client of Banu Layth who heard from several Companions, foremost among them Abu Hurayrah, and also from 'Aa.ishah and Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqaas; the nisbah al-Maqbaree comes from his living beside the Baqee' cemetery.
Abu Sa'eed 'Abdur-Rahmaan ibn Mahdee ibn Hassaan al-'Anbaree al-Basree
Basran Muhaddith and leading critic of narrators, a principal teacher of Ahmad ibn Hanbal and 'Alee ibn al-Madeenee.
Basran Muhaddith and leading critic of narrators, a principal teacher of Ahmad ibn Hanbal and 'Alee ibn al-Madeenee.
Abu Sa'eed 'Abdus-Salaam ibn Sa'eed ibn Habeeb at-Tanookhee, known as Suhnoon
Maliki jurist and judge of Kairouan who compiled al-Mudawwanah, the foundational text that spread the Maliki school across North Africa.
Maliki jurist and judge of Kairouan who compiled al-Mudawwanah, the foundational text that spread the Maliki school across North Africa.
Abu Sa'eed Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn Rumayh ibn 'Ismah ibn Wakee' an-Nakha'ee an-Nasawee
Khurasanian hadeeth traveller and transmitter from Nasaa; one of Abu Nu'aym al-Asbahaanee's shaykhs. Died 357 AH.
Khurasanian hadeeth traveller and transmitter from Nasaa; one of Abu Nu'aym al-Asbahaanee's shaykhs. Died 357 AH.
Abu Sa'eed al-Hasan ibn Yasaar al-Basree
Pre-eminent Successor (taabi'ee) of Basra, renowned preacher, ascetic and jurist whose sermons and sayings shaped early Islaamic piety.
Pre-eminent Successor (taabi'ee) of Basra, renowned preacher, ascetic and jurist whose sermons and sayings shaped early Islaamic piety.
Abu Sa'eed al-Khudree
Ansaari Companion and one of the most prolific narrators, with roughly 1,170 narrations; fought at al-Khandaq.
Ansaari Companion and one of the most prolific narrators, with roughly 1,170 narrations; fought at al-Khandaq.
Abu Safwaan
Son and transmitter of Ahmad ibn Ishaaq as-Sarmaaree, the Bukharan warrior-scholar; source of anecdotes about his father.
Son and transmitter of Ahmad ibn Ishaaq as-Sarmaaree, the Bukharan warrior-scholar; source of anecdotes about his father.
Abu Sulaymaan ad-Daaraanee
Syrian ascetic of Daaraayaa near Damascus, famed for sayings on zuhd and opposing desire.
Syrian ascetic of Daaraayaa near Damascus, famed for sayings on zuhd and opposing desire.
Abu Umaamah
Companion of Baahilah who settled in Hims; last Companion to die in Syria, prolific transmitter of hadeeth.
Companion of Baahilah who settled in Hims; last Companion to die in Syria, prolific transmitter of hadeeth.
Abu Umayyah 'Abdul-Kareem ibn Abil-Mukhaariq
Basran schoolteacher who settled in Makkah; a Taabi'ee narrator graded weak by the critics and accused of irjaa.
Basran schoolteacher who settled in Makkah; a Taabi'ee narrator graded weak by the critics and accused of irjaa.
Abu 'Uthmaan an-Nahdee
Mukhadram Taabi'i of Banu Nahd who settled in Basra; famed worshipper and companion of the major Companions.
Mukhadram Taabi'i of Banu Nahd who settled in Basra; famed worshipper and companion of the major Companions.
Abu 'Uthmaan as-Saaboonee
Shaykh al-Islaam of Khurasan, Shaafi'ee muhaddith and preacher, author of 'Aqeedat as-salaf As-haab al-Hadeeth.
Shaykh al-Islaam of Khurasan, Shaafi'ee muhaddith and preacher, author of 'Aqeedat as-salaf As-haab al-Hadeeth.
Abu Waa.il Shaqeeq ibn Salamah
Mukhadram shaykh of Kufa, major transmitter from Ibn Mas'ood; lived through the Jaahiliyyah without meeting the Prophet ﷺ.
Mukhadram shaykh of Kufa, major transmitter from Ibn Mas'ood; lived through the Jaahiliyyah without meeting the Prophet ﷺ.
Abu Yahyaa Maalik ibn deenaar al-Basree, mawlaa of Banu Naajiyah
Basran Taabi'ee, Qur'an copyist and celebrated ascetic; a pupil of al-Hasan al-Basree and Anas ibn Maalik.
Basran Taabi'ee, Qur'an copyist and celebrated ascetic; a pupil of al-Hasan al-Basree and Anas ibn Maalik.
Abu Zakariyyaa Yahyaa ibn Ma'een ibn 'Awn al-Ghatafaanee al-Baghdaadee
The foremost critic of hadeeth narrators of his age, colleague of Ahmad ibn Hanbal, who spent an inherited fortune entirely on collecting hadeeth.
The foremost critic of hadeeth narrators of his age, colleague of Ahmad ibn Hanbal, who spent an inherited fortune entirely on collecting hadeeth.
Abu Zakariyyaa Yahyaa ibn Sharaf ibn Murree an-Nawawee ad-Dimashqee
Shaafi'ee jurist and hadeeth scholar of Damascus, author of Riyaadh as-Saaliheen, al-Adhkaar, al-Arba'een and the commentary on Saheeh Muslim.
Shaafi'ee jurist and hadeeth scholar of Damascus, author of Riyaadh as-Saaliheen, al-Adhkaar, al-Arba'een and the commentary on Saheeh Muslim.
Abu Zakariyyaa Yahyaa ibn Yahyaa ibn Bakr at-Tameemee al-Handhalee an-Naysaabooree
Shaykh al-Islaam and the leading Muhaddith of Khuraasaan; a student of Maalik ibn Anas and al-Layth ibn Sa'd whose narrations both al-Bukhaaree and Muslim relied upon. Not to be confused with Yahyaa ibn Yahyaa al-Laythee of Cordoba, the transmitter of the Muwatta.
Shaykh al-Islaam and the leading Muhaddith of Khuraasaan; a student of Maalik ibn Anas and al-Layth ibn Sa'd whose narrations both al-Bukhaaree and Muslim relied upon. Not to be confused with Yahyaa ibn Yahyaa al-Laythee of Cordoba, the transmitter of the Muwatta.
Abu Zayd al-Marwazee
Shaafi'ee jurist and ascetic, celebrated as a principal transmitter of Saheeh al-Bukhaaree from al-Firabree.
Shaafi'ee jurist and ascetic, celebrated as a principal transmitter of Saheeh al-Bukhaaree from al-Firabree.
Abu Zur'ah 'Ubaydullaah ibn 'Abdil-Kareem ibn Yazeed ibn Farrookh al-Qurashee al-Makhzoomee ar-Raazee
Leading hadeeth memoriser and critic of Rayy, teacher of Muslim and Ibn Maajah, renowned for vast memorisation and rigorous narrator criticism.
Leading hadeeth memoriser and critic of Rayy, teacher of Muslim and Ibn Maajah, renowned for vast memorisation and rigorous narrator criticism.
Abul-'Aaliyah
Basran mukhadram freedman and Qur'an reciter who recited to 'Umar; a leading early Taabi'ee exegete.
Basran mukhadram freedman and Qur'an reciter who recited to 'Umar; a leading early Taabi'ee exegete.
Abul-'Abbaas ibn al-'Areef
Andalusian Qur.aan reciter of Almería, author of Mahaasin al-Majaalis; died at Marrakesh.
Andalusian Qur.aan reciter of Almería, author of Mahaasin al-Majaalis; died at Marrakesh.
Abu'l-'Abbaas Muhammad ibn Subayh ibn as-Sammaak al-'Ijlee al-Koofee
Kufan preacher and ascetic celebrated for his admonitions; died at Kufa in 183 AH.
Kufan preacher and ascetic celebrated for his admonitions; died at Kufa in 183 AH.
Abu'l-'Alaa' Hilaal ibn Khabbaab al-'Abdee al-Basree
Basran-Koofan transmitter of the fifth generation, graded truthful but said to have deteriorated in memory at the end of his life.
Basran-Koofan transmitter of the fifth generation, graded truthful but said to have deteriorated in memory at the end of his life.
Abul-Fat.h ibn Abil-Fawaaris
Baghdadi hafiz praised by adh-Dhahabee for memorisation and piety; buried near Ahmad ibn Hanbal.
Baghdadi hafiz praised by adh-Dhahabee for memorisation and piety; buried near Ahmad ibn Hanbal.
Abul-Fidaa. 'Imaaduddeen Ismaa'eel ibn 'Umar ibn Katheer al-Qurashee al-Busrawee ad-Dimashqee
Damascene exegete, historian and student of Ibn Taymiyyah, author of Tafseer Ibn Katheer and the history al-Bidaayah wan-Nihaayah.
Damascene exegete, historian and student of Ibn Taymiyyah, author of Tafseer Ibn Katheer and the history al-Bidaayah wan-Nihaayah.
Abul-Hajjaaj Mujaahid ibn Jabr al-Makkee al-Qurashee al-Makhzoomee
Foremost student of Ibn 'Abbaas in Qur'anic exegesis, a Successor whose tafseer is the most frequently cited in the classical commentaries.
Foremost student of Ibn 'Abbaas in Qur'anic exegesis, a Successor whose tafseer is the most frequently cited in the classical commentaries.
Abu'l-Hasan 'Alee ibn Khalaf ibn 'Abd al-Malik ibn Battaal al-Bakree al-Qurtubee al-Maalikee
Andalusian Maalikee scholar; author of the earliest widely used commentary on Saheeh al-Bukhaaree. Died at Valencia 449 AH.
Andalusian Maalikee scholar; author of the earliest widely used commentary on Saheeh al-Bukhaaree. Died at Valencia 449 AH.
Abul-Husayn al-Jaraahee
Baghdadi judge of the early 4th century AH who described the constant devotion of Ibraaheem ibn Hammaad al-Azdee.
Baghdadi judge of the early 4th century AH who described the constant devotion of Ibraaheem ibn Hammaad al-Azdee.
Abul-Khattaab Qataadah ibn Di'aamah ibn Qataadah as-Sadoosee al-Basree
Blind Basran Successor of legendary memory, a major authority in tafseer, hadeeth and Arab genealogy.
Blind Basran Successor of legendary memory, a major authority in tafseer, hadeeth and Arab genealogy.
Abul-Khattaab 'Umar ibn al-Hasan ibn 'Ali ibn Dahiyyah al-Kalbee as-Sabtee
Andalusian hadeeth scholar, jurist, grammarian and historian who travelled east and settled in Egypt, styling himself Dhun-Nasabayn; author of at-Tanweer fee Mawlid as-Siraaj al-Muneer. adh-Dhahabee and Ibn an-Najjaar criticised his reliability, though others defended him.
Andalusian hadeeth scholar, jurist, grammarian and historian who travelled east and settled in Egypt, styling himself Dhun-Nasabayn; author of at-Tanweer fee Mawlid as-Siraaj al-Muneer. adh-Dhahabee and Ibn an-Najjaar criticised his reliability, though others defended him.
Abul-Layth
Hanafee jurist and preacher of Samarqand, author of Tanbeeh al-Ghaafileen and Bustaan al-'Aarifeen.
Hanafee jurist and preacher of Samarqand, author of Tanbeeh al-Ghaafileen and Bustaan al-'Aarifeen.
Abul-Minhaal at-Taa.ee
Kufan Successor of the tribe of Tayy, listed as trustworthy in al-Bukhaaree's Taareekh al-Kabeer and Ibn Hibbaan's Thiqaat; no dates survive.
Kufan Successor of the tribe of Tayy, listed as trustworthy in al-Bukhaaree's Taareekh al-Kabeer and Ibn Hibbaan's Thiqaat; no dates survive.
Abul-Muthaffar as-Sam'aanee
Khurasani mufassir and usoolee who left the Hanafee madhhab for the Shaafi'ee; author of Tafseer as-Sam'aanee and Qawaati' al-Adillah.
Khurasani mufassir and usoolee who left the Hanafee madhhab for the Shaafi'ee; author of Tafseer as-Sam'aanee and Qawaati' al-Adillah.
Abul-Muthanna
Khurasani witness who saw Sufyaan ath-Thowree arrive at Marw as a beardless youth; personal name unrecorded.
Khurasani witness who saw Sufyaan ath-Thowree arrive at Marw as a beardless youth; personal name unrecorded.
Abul-Qaasim 'Abdullaah ibn 'Ali
Khurasani associate of Abul-Hasan ad-Daawoodee who described his ceaseless remembrance of Allaah.
Khurasani associate of Abul-Hasan ad-Daawoodee who described his ceaseless remembrance of Allaah.
'Adee ibn Haatim
Companion and chief of Tayyi', son of the proverbially generous Haatim; embraced Islaam in 9/10 AH and settled in Kufa.
Companion and chief of Tayyi', son of the proverbially generous Haatim; embraced Islaam in 9/10 AH and settled in Kufa.
Ahmad al-'Ajalee
Koofan critic of hadeeth narrators who settled in Tripoli; author of Ma'rifat ath-Thiqaat, a foundational work of al-jarh wat-ta'deel.
Koofan critic of hadeeth narrators who settled in Tripoli; author of Ma'rifat ath-Thiqaat, a foundational work of al-jarh wat-ta'deel.
Ahmad ibn 'Aasim al-Antaakee
Syrian ascetic of Antioch, pupil of al-Haarith al-Muhaasibee and Bishr al-Haafee, known for sayings on fear of Allaah and self-scrutiny.
Syrian ascetic of Antioch, pupil of al-Haarith al-Muhaasibee and Bishr al-Haafee, known for sayings on fear of Allaah and self-scrutiny.
Ahmad ibn Abi al-Hawaaree
Damascene ascetic and hadeeth narrator, chief companion of Abu Sulaymaan ad-Daaraanee; praised by al-Junayd as the sweet basil of Syria.
Damascene ascetic and hadeeth narrator, chief companion of Abu Sulaymaan ad-Daaraanee; praised by al-Junayd as the sweet basil of Syria.
Shaykh Ahmad ibn Hamad Jeelaan
Contemporary Arab preacher and academic writing as Dr. Ahmad ibn Hamad Jeelaan; lectures at Islaamic centres in the United States.
Contemporary Arab preacher and academic writing as Dr. Ahmad ibn Hamad Jeelaan; lectures at Islaamic centres in the United States.
Ahmad ibn Sa'eed ad-Daarimee
Khuraasaanee haafith of Sarakhs, narrator for al-Bukhaaree and Muslim, close companion of Ahmad ibn Hanbal and 'Alee ibn al-Madeenee.
Khuraasaanee haafith of Sarakhs, narrator for al-Bukhaaree and Muslim, close companion of Ahmad ibn Hanbal and 'Alee ibn al-Madeenee.
Ahmad ibn Sa'eed al-Hamadthaanee
Egyptian hadeeth narrator of al-Fustaat, a close student of 'Abdullaah ibn Wahb and a narrator relied on by Muslim.
Egyptian hadeeth narrator of al-Fustaat, a close student of 'Abdullaah ibn Wahb and a narrator relied on by Muslim.
Ahmad ibn Sinaan
Haafith of Waasit, narrator for al-Bukhaaree and Muslim, and the main transmitter of reports about Yazeed ibn Haaroon and Hushaym.
Haafith of Waasit, narrator for al-Bukhaaree and Muslim, and the main transmitter of reports about Yazeed ibn Haaroon and Hushaym.
Ahmad ibn Yahyaa ibn al-Jallaa, Abu 'Abdillaah al-Baghdaadee then ad-Dimashqee
Settled in ar-Ramlah and Damascus; ranked with al-Junayd among the masters of his age.
Settled in ar-Ramlah and Damascus; ranked with al-Junayd among the masters of his age.
Shaykh Ahmad ibn Yahyaa ibn Muhammad an-Najmee
Muftee of the Jaazaan region and a leading scholar of hadeeth and fiqh in the south of the Kingdom. Born in the village of Najaamiyyah, he was the foremost student of Shaykh 'Abdullaah al-Qar'aawee, who admitted him to the senior students' circle at thirteen and later granted him an ijaazah in the six books of hadeeth. He taught for close to half a century - among his students Shaykh Rabee' al-Madkhalee and Shaykh Zayd al-Madkhalee - and authored Fat-hur-Rabb al-Wadood fil-Fataawaa war-Rudood and other works.
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Muftee of the Jaazaan region and a leading scholar of hadeeth and fiqh in the south of the Kingdom. Born in the village of Najaamiyyah, he was the foremost student of Shaykh 'Abdullaah al-Qar'aawee, who admitted him to the senior students' circle at thirteen and later granted him an ijaazah in the six books of hadeeth. He taught for close to half a century - among his students Shaykh Rabee' al-Madkhalee and Shaykh Zayd al-Madkhalee - and authored Fat-hur-Rabb al-Wadood fil-Fataawaa war-Rudood and other works.
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al-Ahnaf ibn Qays
Mukhadram Tameemi chief of Basra, proverbial for forbearance (hilm) and sound judgement; conqueror in Khurasan.
Mukhadram Tameemi chief of Basra, proverbial for forbearance (hilm) and sound judgement; conqueror in Khurasan.
al-'Alaa ibn Ziyaad
Basran taabi'ee and famed ascetic, associate of al-Hasan al-Basree, remembered for warnings against the glance and for weeping in worship.
Basran taabi'ee and famed ascetic, associate of al-Hasan al-Basree, remembered for warnings against the glance and for weeping in worship.
'Alee ibn 'Abdillaah ibn Ja'far ibn Najeeh as-Sa'dee al-Madeenee, Abu al-Hasan
Foremost critic of hadeeth defects ('ilal) and narrator criticism; teacher of al-Bukhaaree, who said he never felt small before anyone else.
Foremost critic of hadeeth defects ('ilal) and narrator criticism; teacher of al-Bukhaaree, who said he never felt small before anyone else.
'Alee ibn Khashram
Trustworthy Khurasani Muhaddith of Merv; a long-lived transmitter whose narrations enter the canonical collections.
Trustworthy Khurasani Muhaddith of Merv; a long-lived transmitter whose narrations enter the canonical collections.
Shaykh Dr. 'Ali ibn 'Abdur-Rahmaan ibn 'Ali al-Hudhayfee
Imaam and khateeb of the Prophet's Mosque in al-Madeenah since 1399AH, and briefly of the Sacred Mosque in Makkah; took his doctorate in fiqh from al-Azhar and taught at the Islaamic University of al-Madeenah.
Imaam and khateeb of the Prophet's Mosque in al-Madeenah since 1399AH, and briefly of the Sacred Mosque in Makkah; took his doctorate in fiqh from al-Azhar and taught at the Islaamic University of al-Madeenah.
al-A'mash
Kufan Muhaddith and Qur'an reciter; among the most prolific transmitters of the Successor generation.
Kufan Muhaddith and Qur'an reciter; among the most prolific transmitters of the Successor generation.
al-Ameen Abu Muhammad Hibatullaah ibn Ahmad ibn Muhammad al-Ansaaree ad-Dimashqee, known as Ibn al-Akfaanee
Damascene muhaddith and chief transmitter of Damascus, the principal shaykh of Ibn 'Asaakir in Taareekh Dimashq.
Damascene muhaddith and chief transmitter of Damascus, the principal shaykh of Ibn 'Asaakir in Taareekh Dimashq.
'Amr ibn 'Abdir-Rahmaan ibn Muhayreez al-Jumahee al-Qurashee, grandson of 'Abdullaah ibn Muhayreez
Grandson and transmitter of the Jerusalem-based Taabi'ee 'Abdullaah ibn Muhayreez al-Jumahee; no biography or dates preserved.
Grandson and transmitter of the Jerusalem-based Taabi'ee 'Abdullaah ibn Muhayreez al-Jumahee; no biography or dates preserved.
'Amr ibn Qays al-Malaa.ee, Abu 'Abdillaah al-Kufee
Kufan cloth-seller, worshipper and reliable narrator, contemporary of Sufyaan ath-Thowree; died 146 AH.
Kufan cloth-seller, worshipper and reliable narrator, contemporary of Sufyaan ath-Thowree; died 146 AH.
'Amr ibn Qays al-Malaa.ee, Abu 'Abdillaah al-Kufee
Trustworthy, precise Kufan traditionist and devoted worshipper; a sixth-generation narrator highly praised by Ahmad, Ibn Ma'een and an-Nasaa'ee.
Trustworthy, precise Kufan traditionist and devoted worshipper; a sixth-generation narrator highly praised by Ahmad, Ibn Ma'een and an-Nasaa'ee.
Anas ibn 'Iyaadh
Madinan traditionist known as Abu Dhamrah; narrator of the Six Books who transmitted from Safwaan ibn Sulaym and Hishaam ibn 'Urwah.
Madinan traditionist known as Abu Dhamrah; narrator of the Six Books who transmitted from Safwaan ibn Sulaym and Hishaam ibn 'Urwah.
Anas ibn Maalik
Companion who served the Prophet ﷺ for ten years; one of the most prolific narrators of hadeeth.
Companion who served the Prophet ﷺ for ten years; one of the most prolific narrators of hadeeth.
Anas ibn Seereen
Basran taabi'ee, brother of Muhammad ibn Seereen, a trustworthy narrator of the Six Books who reported on his brother's Qur'an recitation.
Basran taabi'ee, brother of Muhammad ibn Seereen, a trustworthy narrator of the Six Books who reported on his brother's Qur'an recitation.
'Ataa ibn Abee Rabaah Aslam ibn Safwaan, Abu Muhammad al-Makkee
Makkan Taabi'ee and mufti of Makkah, of Nubian descent, the leading jurist of the Haram in his generation.
Makkan Taabi'ee and mufti of Makkah, of Nubian descent, the leading jurist of the Haram in his generation.
'Ataa ibn Abee Rabaah Aslam ibn Safwaan, Abu Muhammad al-Makkee
Nubian-descended mawlaa raised in Makkah who became its mufti and the leading Taabi'ee authority on hajj rituals.
Nubian-descended mawlaa raised in Makkah who became its mufti and the leading Taabi'ee authority on hajj rituals.
'Ataa ibn Yasaar al-Hilaalee, Abu Muhammad al-Madanee, mawlaa of Maymoonah bint al-Haarith
Madinan Taabi'ee, storyteller and jurist, mawlaa of Umm al-Mu'mineen Maymoonah; reportedly died at Alexandria.
Madinan Taabi'ee, storyteller and jurist, mawlaa of Umm al-Mu'mineen Maymoonah; reportedly died at Alexandria.
Ayyoob ibn al-Mutawakkil
Basran transmitter and man of letters who reported on al-Khaleel ibn Ahmad's humility; pupil of 'Abdur-Rahmaan ibn Mahdee.
Basran transmitter and man of letters who reported on al-Khaleel ibn Ahmad's humility; pupil of 'Abdur-Rahmaan ibn Mahdee.
Badr ad-Deen Abu 'Abdillaah Muhammad ibn Ibraaheem ibn Sa'dillaah ibn Jamaa'ah al-Kinaanee al-Hamawee
Mamluk-era Shaafi'ee chief judge of Egypt and Damascus; author of Tathkirat as-Saami' wal-Mutakallim on scholarly etiquette.
Mamluk-era Shaafi'ee chief judge of Egypt and Damascus; author of Tathkirat as-Saami' wal-Mutakallim on scholarly etiquette.
Shaykh Badr al-'Utaybee
Contemporary Saudi salafee teacher and writer from at-Taa'if, active in da'wah and widely followed for short admonitions on social media.
Contemporary Saudi salafee teacher and writer from at-Taa'if, active in da'wah and widely followed for short admonitions on social media.
Shaykh Bakr ibn 'Abdullaah Abu Zayd
Member of the Council of Senior Scholars and of the Permanent Committee for Islaamic Research and Fataawa from 1412H. A student of Shaykh Ibn Baaz and of Shaykh Muhammad al-Ameen ash-Shanqeetee, whom he accompanied for some ten years, he served as judge of al-Madeenah, as imaam and khateeb of the Prophet's Masjid, and as general procurator of the Ministry of Justice, and headed the International Islaamic Fiqh Assembly. He left some 66 published works in hadeeth, fiqh and the Arabic language.
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Member of the Council of Senior Scholars and of the Permanent Committee for Islaamic Research and Fataawa from 1412H. A student of Shaykh Ibn Baaz and of Shaykh Muhammad al-Ameen ash-Shanqeetee, whom he accompanied for some ten years, he served as judge of al-Madeenah, as imaam and khateeb of the Prophet's Masjid, and as general procurator of the Ministry of Justice, and headed the International Islaamic Fiqh Assembly. He left some 66 published works in hadeeth, fiqh and the Arabic language.
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al-Barqaanee
Shaafi'ee haafith who settled in Baghdad; compiled a Musnad of the material in al-Bukhaaree and Muslim and taught al-Khateeb al-Baghdaadee.
Shaafi'ee haafith who settled in Baghdad; compiled a Musnad of the material in al-Bukhaaree and Muslim and taught al-Khateeb al-Baghdaadee.
Bilaal ibn Sa'd
Damascene taabi'ee, preacher and worshipper, son of a Companion; called the al-Hasan al-Basree of Syria for his admonitions.
Damascene taabi'ee, preacher and worshipper, son of a Companion; called the al-Hasan al-Basree of Syria for his admonitions.
Bustaam ibn Hurayth
Obscure Basran narrator of the mid-2nd century AH, known for an eyewitness report of Ayyoob as-Sikhtiyaanee concealing his tears.
Obscure Basran narrator of the mid-2nd century AH, known for an eyewitness report of Ayyoob as-Sikhtiyaanee concealing his tears.
al-Buwaytee
Chief pupil and successor of ash-Shaafi'ee in Egypt; died in chains in a Baghdad prison refusing to profess the Qur'aan created.
Chief pupil and successor of ash-Shaafi'ee in Egypt; died in chains in a Baghdad prison refusing to profess the Qur'aan created.
ad-Dahhaak ibn Makhlad ibn ad-Dahhaak ash-Shaybaanee, Abu 'Aasim an-Nabeel al-Basree
Basran Muhaddith and teacher of al-Bukhaaree's generation, born 122 AH; one of the long-lived senior shaykhs of Basra.
Basran Muhaddith and teacher of al-Bukhaaree's generation, born 122 AH; one of the long-lived senior shaykhs of Basra.
adh-Dhiyaa
Hanbalee haafith of Damascus, author of al-Ahaadeeth al-Mukhtaarah, from the Maqdisee family that fled Nablus for as-Saalihiyyah.
Hanbalee haafith of Damascus, author of al-Ahaadeeth al-Mukhtaarah, from the Maqdisee family that fled Nablus for as-Saalihiyyah.
al-Farraa
Foremost grammarian of the Koofan school and pupil of al-Kisaa'ee; author of Ma'aanee al-Qur'aan.
Foremost grammarian of the Koofan school and pupil of al-Kisaa'ee; author of Ma'aanee al-Qur'aan.
Shaykh Haafidth ibn Ahmad al-Hakamee
The foremost student of Shaykh 'Abdullaah al-Qar'aawee, and a scholar of the Jaazaan region despite dying at only thirty-five. A shepherd boy who had memorised the Qur.aan by twelve, he was teaching his fellow students in his teens and was made director of the first and largest of al-Qar'aawee's schools in Saamitah at twenty-one, later heading the scholastic institute there. At nineteen he composed Sullam al-Wusool on tawheed, to which he wrote the celebrated explanation Ma'aarij al-Qabool. He died in Makkah after performing Hajj and is buried there.
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The foremost student of Shaykh 'Abdullaah al-Qar'aawee, and a scholar of the Jaazaan region despite dying at only thirty-five. A shepherd boy who had memorised the Qur.aan by twelve, he was teaching his fellow students in his teens and was made director of the first and largest of al-Qar'aawee's schools in Saamitah at twenty-one, later heading the scholastic institute there. At nineteen he composed Sullam al-Wusool on tawheed, to which he wrote the celebrated explanation Ma'aarij al-Qabool. He died in Makkah after performing Hajj and is buried there.
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al-Haarith al-Ghanawee
Koofan narrator listed in Ibn Hibbaan's ath-Thiqaat, known almost solely for transmitting reports about the ascetic Rib'ee ibn Hiraash.
Koofan narrator listed in Ibn Hibbaan's ath-Thiqaat, known almost solely for transmitting reports about the ascetic Rib'ee ibn Hiraash.
Hamdaan ibn Sahl al-Balkhee al-Faqeeh
Jurist of Balkh in Khuraasaan, third century AH; quoted in Siyar for his testimony about the Madinan muhaddith al-Qa'nabee.
Jurist of Balkh in Khuraasaan, third century AH; quoted in Siyar for his testimony about the Madinan muhaddith al-Qa'nabee.
Shaykh Hammaad ibn Muhammad al-Ansaaree
A muhaddith of al-Madeenah, of Ansaaree lineage tracing back to Qays ibn Sa'd ibn 'Ubaadah. Born in Mali and raised in a household of scholars, he memorised the Qur.aan at fifteen, migrated after the French colonisation and studied in Makkah and al-Madeenah, then taught for some twenty-five years at the Islaamic University until 1410H, as well as in the Prophet's Masjid. He was renowned for his vast library of hadeeth and 'aqeedah, kept open to students of knowledge, and is buried in al-Baqee'.
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A muhaddith of al-Madeenah, of Ansaaree lineage tracing back to Qays ibn Sa'd ibn 'Ubaadah. Born in Mali and raised in a household of scholars, he memorised the Qur.aan at fifteen, migrated after the French colonisation and studied in Makkah and al-Madeenah, then taught for some twenty-five years at the Islaamic University until 1410H, as well as in the Prophet's Masjid. He was renowned for his vast library of hadeeth and 'aqeedah, kept open to students of knowledge, and is buried in al-Baqee'.
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Shaykh Hamood ibn 'Abdillaah at-Tuwayjiree
A scholar of Najd renowned for his pen in defence of the Sunnah. Orphaned at eight and a memoriser of the Qur.aan by eleven, he studied under Shaykh Ibn Humayd among others and briefly served as judge in Ra's at-Tanoorah and az-Zulfee before excusing himself from the judiciary - and later declining posts at the Faculty of Sharee'ah, the Islaamic University and Daar al-Iftaa. - so as to devote himself entirely to research and writing. He left over fifty works, some forty of them published, and his writings were commended by Shaykh Ibn Baaz and Shaykh al-Albaanee. Shaykh Ibn Baaz led his funeral prayer in Riyadh.
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A scholar of Najd renowned for his pen in defence of the Sunnah. Orphaned at eight and a memoriser of the Qur.aan by eleven, he studied under Shaykh Ibn Humayd among others and briefly served as judge in Ra's at-Tanoorah and az-Zulfee before excusing himself from the judiciary - and later declining posts at the Faculty of Sharee'ah, the Islaamic University and Daar al-Iftaa. - so as to devote himself entirely to research and writing. He left over fifty works, some forty of them published, and his writings were commended by Shaykh Ibn Baaz and Shaykh al-Albaanee. Shaykh Ibn Baaz led his funeral prayer in Riyadh.
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Hanzalah ibn Abee Sufyaan ibn 'Abd ar-Rahmaan ibn Safwaan ibn Umayyah al-Jumahee al-Makkee
Makkan Qurashee hadeeth transmitter of the sixth generation, graded reliable and precise by Ahmad, Ibn Ma'een and Ibn Hajar.
Makkan Qurashee hadeeth transmitter of the sixth generation, graded reliable and precise by Ahmad, Ibn Ma'een and Ibn Hajar.
al-Hasan (or al-Husayn) ibn Muhammad ibn 'Eesaa ibn Khaaqaan
Early fourth-century AH associate of the Abu'l-'Abbaas Ibn 'Ataa' al-Adamee, known only as the source of reports about him.
Early fourth-century AH associate of the Abu'l-'Abbaas Ibn 'Ataa' al-Adamee, known only as the source of reports about him.
Shaykh Hasan Aal ash-Shaykh
Living Saudi writer of the Aal ash-Shaykh family; the quotation comes from his own X/Twitter account, not from a classical work.
Living Saudi writer of the Aal ash-Shaykh family; the quotation comes from his own X/Twitter account, not from a classical work.
Hassaan ibn Abee Sinaan al-Basree
Basran taabi'ee famed for scrupulousness (wara'); the stock example of piety in the wara' literature.
Basran taabi'ee famed for scrupulousness (wara'); the stock example of piety in the wara' literature.
al-Humaydee
Makkan haafith, closest companion of Sufyaan ibn 'Uyaynah, author of al-Musnad, and the first teacher named in Saheeh al-Bukhaaree.
Makkan haafith, closest companion of Sufyaan ibn 'Uyaynah, author of al-Musnad, and the first teacher named in Saheeh al-Bukhaaree.
Ibn 'Abbaas
Cousin of the Prophet ﷺ, called 'the interpreter of the Qur'an'; foremost early authority in tafseer.
Cousin of the Prophet ﷺ, called 'the interpreter of the Qur'an'; foremost early authority in tafseer.
Ibn Abee Laylaa
Kufan Taabi'i who met some 120 Companions; leading early jurist, killed in the revolt of Ibn al-Ash'ath.
Kufan Taabi'i who met some 120 Companions; leading early jurist, killed in the revolt of Ibn al-Ash'ath.
Ibn Hibbaan
Muhaddith, judge and polymath; author of Saheeh Ibn Hibbaan, ath-Thiqaat and al-Majrooheen.
Muhaddith, judge and polymath; author of Saheeh Ibn Hibbaan, ath-Thiqaat and al-Majrooheen.
Ibn Shubrumah
Koofan jurist, poet and judge over Kufa and Sawaad under the early Abbasids; a companion of ash-Sha'bee's circle.
Koofan jurist, poet and judge over Kufa and Sawaad under the early Abbasids; a companion of ash-Sha'bee's circle.
Ibn Taahir al-Maqdisee
Travelling Muhaddith and critic, author of Atraaf al-Kutub as-Sittah and Shuroot al-A'immah as-Sittah; died in Baghdad.
Travelling Muhaddith and critic, author of Atraaf al-Kutub as-Sittah and Shuroot al-A'immah as-Sittah; died in Baghdad.
Ibraaheem an-Nakha'ee
Leading Kufan Successor and jurist; teacher of Hammaad ibn Abee Sulaymaan and a precursor of the Hanafee school.
Leading Kufan Successor and jurist; teacher of Hammaad ibn Abee Sulaymaan and a precursor of the Hanafee school.
Ibraaheem ibn Ishaaq al-Harbee
Baghdadi Muhaddith, jurist, lexicographer and ascetic; pupil of Ahmad ibn Hanbal and author of Ghareeb al-Hadeeth.
Baghdadi Muhaddith, jurist, lexicographer and ascetic; pupil of Ahmad ibn Hanbal and author of Ghareeb al-Hadeeth.
Ibraaheem ibn Ismaa'eel — a Basran-context transmitter cited by Ghassaan ibn al-Mufaddal al-Ghallaabee; not further identified
Transmitter of Basran zuhd reports about Sulaymaan at-Taymee, quoted by Ghassaan ibn al-Mufaddal al-Ghallaabee; otherwise unidentified.
Transmitter of Basran zuhd reports about Sulaymaan at-Taymee, quoted by Ghassaan ibn al-Mufaddal al-Ghallaabee; otherwise unidentified.
Ibraaheem ibn Maysarah at-Taa'ifee al-Makkee
Trustworthy Hijaazee taabi'ee of at-Taa'if and Makkah; transmitted from Taawoos and Mujaahid, and by Sufyaan ath-Thowree.
Trustworthy Hijaazee taabi'ee of at-Taa'if and Makkah; transmitted from Taawoos and Mujaahid, and by Sufyaan ath-Thowree.
Shaykh Dr. Ibraaheem ibn Saalih al-Muhaymeed, Abu 'Abdir-Rahmaan
Saudi da'ee and lecturer known as ar-Rahhaalah, 'the traveller', for his da'wah journeys to West Africa and South-East Asia teaching tawheed and the Sunnah; no birth date is recorded in his published biographies.
Saudi da'ee and lecturer known as ar-Rahhaalah, 'the traveller', for his da'wah journeys to West Africa and South-East Asia teaching tawheed and the Sunnah; no birth date is recorded in his published biographies.
Ibraaheem ibn Shammaas
Samarqandi ascetic and hadeeth transmitter, early companion of Ahmad ibn Hanbal; died 221 AH, reportedly killed in the Transoxianan frontier campaigns.
Samarqandi ascetic and hadeeth transmitter, early companion of Ahmad ibn Hanbal; died 221 AH, reportedly killed in the Transoxianan frontier campaigns.
Ishaaq ibn Raahawayh
Imaam of Khuraasaan, mujtahid and Muhaddith, teacher of al-Bukhaaree and Muslim; died in Naysaaboor.
Imaam of Khuraasaan, mujtahid and Muhaddith, teacher of al-Bukhaaree and Muslim; died in Naysaaboor.
Jaabir ibn Zayd
Omani-born Basran taabi'ee and jurist, leading student of Ibn 'Abbaas; one of the great faqeehs of Basra.
Omani-born Basran taabi'ee and jurist, leading student of Ibn 'Abbaas; one of the great faqeehs of Basra.
Ja'far ibn Muhammad
Madinan jurist and hadeeth narrator of the Prophetic household, teacher of Maalik and Abu Haneefah; called as-Saadiq.
Madinan jurist and hadeeth narrator of the Prophetic household, teacher of Maalik and Abu Haneefah; called as-Saadiq.
Jalaal ad-Deen 'Abd ar-Rahmaan ibn Abee Bakr ibn Muhammad as-Suyootee
Prolific Egyptian Shaafi'ee polymath and hadeeth scholar, author of hundreds of works including Tafseer al-Jalaalayn and al-Itqaan.
Prolific Egyptian Shaafi'ee polymath and hadeeth scholar, author of hundreds of works including Tafseer al-Jalaalayn and al-Itqaan.
Jamaal ad-Deen Abul-Faraj 'Abdur-Rahmaan ibn 'Alee ibn Muhammad ibn al-Jowzee al-Qurashee al-Baghdaadee
Hanbali preacher, historian and extraordinarily prolific author of Baghdad; wrote al-Muntazam, Sifat as-Safwah and Talbees Ibless.
Hanbali preacher, historian and extraordinarily prolific author of Baghdad; wrote al-Muntazam, Sifat as-Safwah and Talbees Ibless.
Jamaal ad-Deen as-Sarmaree
Hanbalee scholar and poet of Samarra who settled in Damascus; prolific author, died 776 AH and buried in the Soofiyyah cemetery.
Hanbalee scholar and poet of Samarra who settled in Damascus; prolific author, died 776 AH and buried in the Soofiyyah cemetery.
Jareer ibn 'Abdil-Hameed
Trustworthy Kufan Muhaddith who settled in ar-Rayy as its qaadee and shaykh; narrated widely from the Basran and Kufan taabi'een.
Trustworthy Kufan Muhaddith who settled in ar-Rayy as its qaadee and shaykh; narrated widely from the Basran and Kufan taabi'een.
al-Joo'ee
Damascene ascetic known as 'al-Joo'ee' for his constant hunger; a leading Syrian zaahid of the mid-third century.
Damascene ascetic known as 'al-Joo'ee' for his constant hunger; a leading Syrian zaahid of the mid-third century.
al-Junayd
Baghdadi ascetic and Shaafi'ee-trained jurist.
Baghdadi ascetic and Shaafi'ee-trained jurist.
Ka'b al-Ahbaar
Yemeni Jewish scholar who embraced Islaam in 'Umar's caliphate; mukhadram transmitter of Israelite traditions, died in Homs.
Yemeni Jewish scholar who embraced Islaam in 'Umar's caliphate; mukhadram transmitter of Israelite traditions, died in Homs.
Katheer ibn 'Ubayd al-Humusee
Trustworthy imaam of the congregational mosque of Homs for sixty years; teacher of Abu Daawood, an-Nasaa'ee and Ibn Maajah.
Trustworthy imaam of the congregational mosque of Homs for sixty years; teacher of Abu Daawood, an-Nasaa'ee and Ibn Maajah.
Katheer ibn Ziyaad al-Bursaanee
Basran transmitter of the sixth tabaqah who settled in Balkh; narrated from al-Hasan al-Basree, graded thiqah by Ibn Hajar.
Basran transmitter of the sixth tabaqah who settled in Balkh; narrated from al-Hasan al-Basree, graded thiqah by Ibn Hajar.
Shaykh Khaalid ibn Ismaa'eel ibn Muhammad ibn Musabbih
Emirati preacher, imaam and khateeb of Masjid 'Ibaad ar-Rahmaan in Dubai and an adviser in the Department of Islaamic Affairs and Charitable Activities; a hadeeth graduate of the Islaamic University of al-Madeenah.
Emirati preacher, imaam and khateeb of Masjid 'Ibaad ar-Rahmaan in Dubai and an adviser in the Department of Islaamic Affairs and Charitable Activities; a hadeeth graduate of the Islaamic University of al-Madeenah.
Khaalid ibn Qaasim ar-Raddaadee
Madinan Salafi teacher and editor of hadeeth manuscripts; a student and promoter of al-Albaanee's works.
Madinan Salafi teacher and editor of hadeeth manuscripts; a student and promoter of al-Albaanee's works.
Khaarijah ibn Mus'ab
Khuraasaanee traditionist of Sarakhs, long-time companion of 'Abdullaah ibn 'Awn; weakened for tadlees, died 168 AH.
Khuraasaanee traditionist of Sarakhs, long-time companion of 'Abdullaah ibn 'Awn; weakened for tadlees, died 168 AH.
Khalaf ibn Hishaam
One of the ten canonical Qur'an reciters, transmitter of Hamzah's reading and founder of his own recognised reading.
One of the ten canonical Qur'an reciters, transmitter of Hamzah's reading and founder of his own recognised reading.
al-Khaleel ibn Ahmad al-Faraaheedee
Basran philologist, teacher of Seebawayh, author of Kitaab al-'Ayn and inventor of Arabic prosody ('ilm al-'aroodh).
Basran philologist, teacher of Seebawayh, author of Kitaab al-'Ayn and inventor of Arabic prosody ('ilm al-'aroodh).
al-Khattaabee
Shaafi'ee jurist, muhaddith and lexicographer; author of Ma'aalim as-Sunan on Abu Daawood and A'laam al-Hadeeth on al-Bukhaaree.
Shaafi'ee jurist, muhaddith and lexicographer; author of Ma'aalim as-Sunan on Abu Daawood and A'laam al-Hadeeth on al-Bukhaaree.
al-Khuraybee
Koofan-born hadeeth imaam who settled at al-Khuraybah near Basra; a trustworthy narrator noted for austerity and reports on hidden good deeds.
Koofan-born hadeeth imaam who settled at al-Khuraybah near Basra; a trustworthy narrator noted for austerity and reports on hidden good deeds.
Khusayf ibn 'Abdir-Rahmaan al-Jazaree
Traditionist of Harraan in al-Jazeerah who studied under the Makkan taabi'een; saduq with some weakness in memory, died 137 AH.
Traditionist of Harraan in al-Jazeerah who studied under the Makkan taabi'een; saduq with some weakness in memory, died 137 AH.
King 'Abdul-'Azeez Aal Sa'ood
Founder and first king of the modern Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, unifying Nejd and the Hijaz after retaking Riyadh in 1902.
Founder and first king of the modern Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, unifying Nejd and the Hijaz after retaking Riyadh in 1902.
al-Layth ibn Sa'd
Chief jurist and muhaddith of Egypt, contemporary and correspondent of Maalik; ash-Shaafi'ee said he was the greater faqeeh of the two.
Chief jurist and muhaddith of Egypt, contemporary and correspondent of Maalik; ash-Shaafi'ee said he was the greater faqeeh of the two.
Maalik ibn Anas
Imaam of Madeenah, author of al-Muwatta' and eponym of the Maalikee school of law.
Imaam of Madeenah, author of al-Muwatta' and eponym of the Maalikee school of law.
Mahmood ibn Salaamah al-Harraanee
Harraanee resident of Isfahan who hosted the Muhaddith 'Abdul-Ghanee al-Maqdisee there and described his nightly prayer and recitation.
Harraanee resident of Isfahan who hosted the Muhaddith 'Abdul-Ghanee al-Maqdisee there and described his nightly prayer and recitation.
Ma'mar ibn Raashid
Basran-born scholar who settled in San'aa'; author of al-Jaami', principal teacher of 'Abdur-Razzaaq as-San'aanee.
Basran-born scholar who settled in San'aa'; author of al-Jaami', principal teacher of 'Abdur-Razzaaq as-San'aanee.
Masrooq ibn al-Ajda'
Senior Kufan taabi'ee of Yemeni Hamdaan stock, foremost student of 'Aa.ishah and Ibn Mas'ood; famed for worship.
Senior Kufan taabi'ee of Yemeni Hamdaan stock, foremost student of 'Aa.ishah and Ibn Mas'ood; famed for worship.
Maymoon ibn Mihraan
Scholar and judge of the Jazeerah under 'Umar ibn 'Abdil-'Azeez; noted Successor, ascetic and hadeeth transmitter.
Scholar and judge of the Jazeerah under 'Umar ibn 'Abdil-'Azeez; noted Successor, ascetic and hadeeth transmitter.
Mis'ar ibn Kidaam
Kufan Muhaddith called 'al-Mus-haf' for his precision; leading scholar of Iraq and a noted worshipper, died c.155 AH.
Kufan Muhaddith called 'al-Mus-haf' for his precision; leading scholar of Iraq and a noted worshipper, died c.155 AH.
Moosaa ibn Haaroon
Baghdadi haafidh and hadeeth critic, a leading authority of his generation; famed for his praise of Abu Daawood as-Sijistaanee.
Baghdadi haafidh and hadeeth critic, a leading authority of his generation; famed for his praise of Abu Daawood as-Sijistaanee.
Shaykh Dr. Mu'aadh ibn 'Abdur-Raheem Khojah
Contemporary preacher and teacher based in al-Madeenah, giving regular lessons in Masjid Qubaa. - among them an explanation of al-Arba'oon an-Nawawiyyah - and lecturing on family and upbringing.
Contemporary preacher and teacher based in al-Madeenah, giving regular lessons in Masjid Qubaa. - among them an explanation of al-Arba'oon an-Nawawiyyah - and lecturing on family and upbringing.
Mu'aadh ibn Jabal
Companion described by the Prophet ﷺ as the most knowledgeable of the ummah in the lawful and prohibited; governor-teacher of Yemen.
Companion described by the Prophet ﷺ as the most knowledgeable of the ummah in the lawful and prohibited; governor-teacher of Yemen.
al-Muhaajir ibn Habeeb
Obscure early Syrian narrator known only from isnaads of mursal aathaar, chiefly ascetic sayings attributed to 'Eesaa ibn Maryam.
Obscure early Syrian narrator known only from isnaads of mursal aathaar, chiefly ascetic sayings attributed to 'Eesaa ibn Maryam.
Muhaarib ibn Dithaar
Kufan taabi'ee, qaadee of Kufa, thiqah and noted for scrupulousness; died c.116 AH.
Kufan taabi'ee, qaadee of Kufa, thiqah and noted for scrupulousness; died c.116 AH.
Shaykh Muhammad al-Ameen ash-Shanqeetee
The mufassir of his age and author of Adwaa. al-Bayaan fee Eedhaah al-Qur.aan bil-Qur.aan. Born in Shinqeet (Mauritania) into the Jakanee tribe, he memorised the Qur.aan at ten and studied every field of the Sharee'ah sciences with the scholars of his land before settling in the Kingdom, where he taught at the Islaamic University of al-Madeenah and completed the tafseer of the whole Qur.aan twice in the Prophet's Masjid - Shaykh Ibn Baaz among those attending. He died during the Hajj of 1393H.
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The mufassir of his age and author of Adwaa. al-Bayaan fee Eedhaah al-Qur.aan bil-Qur.aan. Born in Shinqeet (Mauritania) into the Jakanee tribe, he memorised the Qur.aan at ten and studied every field of the Sharee'ah sciences with the scholars of his land before settling in the Kingdom, where he taught at the Islaamic University of al-Madeenah and completed the tafseer of the whole Qur.aan twice in the Prophet's Masjid - Shaykh Ibn Baaz among those attending. He died during the Hajj of 1393H.
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Shaykh Muhammad al-Hujaylee
Living Saudi professor of hadeeth in Madeenah; imaam and khateeb of Masjid Qubaa', teaches al-Lu'lu' wal-Marjaan weekly there.
Living Saudi professor of hadeeth in Madeenah; imaam and khateeb of Masjid Qubaa', teaches al-Lu'lu' wal-Marjaan weekly there.
Muhammad 'Alee ibn Muhammad ibn 'Allaan al-Bakree as-Siddeeqee ash-Shaafi'ee al-Makkee
Makkan Shaafi'ee scholar and commentator; author of Daleel al-Faaliheen, the standard commentary on Riyaad as-Saaliheen.
Makkan Shaafi'ee scholar and commentator; author of Daleel al-Faaliheen, the standard commentary on Riyaad as-Saaliheen.
Shaykh Muhammad Amaan ibn 'Alee al-Jaamee
Born in al-Habashah, he travelled on foot to the Haramayn as a young man to seek knowledge, studying under Shaykh Ibn Baaz, Shaykh Muhammad ibn Ibraaheem Aal ash-Shaykh, Shaykh Muhammad al-Ameen ash-Shanqeetee and Shaykh 'Abdur-Razzaaq 'Afeefee. Chosen by Shaykh Ibn Baaz to teach at the Islaamic University of al-Madeenah when it was founded, he was put in charge of 'aqeedah there and taught in the Prophet's Masjid for decades. He is buried in al-Baqee'.
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Born in al-Habashah, he travelled on foot to the Haramayn as a young man to seek knowledge, studying under Shaykh Ibn Baaz, Shaykh Muhammad ibn Ibraaheem Aal ash-Shaykh, Shaykh Muhammad al-Ameen ash-Shanqeetee and Shaykh 'Abdur-Razzaaq 'Afeefee. Chosen by Shaykh Ibn Baaz to teach at the Islaamic University of al-Madeenah when it was founded, he was put in charge of 'aqeedah there and taught in the Prophet's Masjid for decades. He is buried in al-Baqee'.
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Muhammad az-Zahraanee
Saudi hadeeth professor at the Islaamic University of Madeenah, author on the history of the Sunnah; died 1427 AH.
Saudi hadeeth professor at the Islaamic University of Madeenah, author on the history of the Sunnah; died 1427 AH.
Muhammad ibn 'Abdillaah ibn 'Abdil-Hakam
Egyptian Maalikee jurist of Fustaat and close companion of ash-Shaafi'ee in his Egyptian years; leading faqeeh of Egypt.
Egyptian Maalikee jurist of Fustaat and close companion of ash-Shaafi'ee in his Egyptian years; leading faqeeh of Egypt.
Shaykh Muhammad ibn 'Abdullaah as-Subayyal
Imaam, khateeb and teacher at al-Masjid al-Haraam from 1385H, and General President for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques with the rank of minister from 1411H until his retirement in 1421H. Born in al-Bukayriyyah in al-Qaseem, he led the prayers at fourteen and began teaching at twenty-two, and was a member of the Council of Senior Scholars from 1413H and of the Islaamic Fiqh Council of the Muslim World League from its inception. He made over a hundred da'wah journeys to more than fifty countries.
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Imaam, khateeb and teacher at al-Masjid al-Haraam from 1385H, and General President for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques with the rank of minister from 1411H until his retirement in 1421H. Born in al-Bukayriyyah in al-Qaseem, he led the prayers at fourteen and began teaching at twenty-two, and was a member of the Council of Senior Scholars from 1413H and of the Islaamic Fiqh Council of the Muslim World League from its inception. He made over a hundred da'wah journeys to more than fifty countries.
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Muhammad ibn Abi Haatim
Personal scribe (warraaq) and close attendant of Imaam al-Bukhaaree; principal source for anecdotes of al-Bukhaaree's life.
Personal scribe (warraaq) and close attendant of Imaam al-Bukhaaree; principal source for anecdotes of al-Bukhaaree's life.
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Ahmad al-Fayfee
Living Saudi Salafee preacher and academic; lecturer and author on creed, hadeeth and the deviation of Islaamic groups.
Living Saudi Salafee preacher and academic; lecturer and author on creed, hadeeth and the deviation of Islaamic groups.
Muhammad ibn al-Fadl al-Balkhee
Fourth-century AH transmitter named in Siyar as narrating from the ascetic preacher Muhammad ibn al-Fadl al-Balkhee of Samarqand.
Fourth-century AH transmitter named in Siyar as narrating from the ascetic preacher Muhammad ibn al-Fadl al-Balkhee of Samarqand.
Muhammad ibn al-Mubaarak as-Sooree
Ascetic Muhaddith, jurist and muftee of Damascus; a trustworthy Syrian narrator of the early third century.
Ascetic Muhaddith, jurist and muftee of Damascus; a trustworthy Syrian narrator of the early third century.
Muhammad ibn al-Munkadir
Madinan Successor, trustworthy hadeeth authority and noted worshipper, famous for weeping in prayer and for sayings on righteousness.
Madinan Successor, trustworthy hadeeth authority and noted worshipper, famous for weeping in prayer and for sayings on righteousness.
Muhammad ibn al-Muthannaa
Basran haafidh known as az-Zamin; a principal shaykh of al-Bukhaaree, Muslim and the four Sunan compilers.
Basran haafidh known as az-Zamin; a principal shaykh of al-Bukhaaree, Muslim and the four Sunan compilers.
Muhammad ibn al-Qaasim at-Toosee
Khuraasaanee transmitter of Toos, personal attendant of the ascetic Muhammad ibn Aslam at-Toosee and the main source for his life.
Khuraasaanee transmitter of Toos, personal attendant of the ascetic Muhammad ibn Aslam at-Toosee and the main source for his life.
Muhammad ibn 'Alee ibn Muhammad ibn 'Abdillaah ash-Showkaanee
Yemeni mujtahid, judge of Sana'a and hadeeth scholar, author of Nayl al-Awtaar and Fath al-Qadeer.
Yemeni mujtahid, judge of Sana'a and hadeeth scholar, author of Nayl al-Awtaar and Fath al-Qadeer.
Dr. Muhammad ibn 'Ali ibn Wahf al-Qahtaanee
Brother of Shaykh Dr. Sa'eed ibn 'Ali ibn Wahf al-Qahtaanee (1372-1440AH / 1953-2018CE), the author of Hisn al-Muslim; he is quoted as an eyewitness of his brother's final illness rather than as a scholar in his own right.
Brother of Shaykh Dr. Sa'eed ibn 'Ali ibn Wahf al-Qahtaanee (1372-1440AH / 1953-2018CE), the author of Hisn al-Muslim; he is quoted as an eyewitness of his brother's final illness rather than as a scholar in his own right.
Muhammad ibn an-Nadr al-Haarithee
Kufan ascetic described as the greatest worshipper of Kufa in his time; narrated from al-Awzaa'ee, transmitted by Ibn Mahdee and others.
Kufan ascetic described as the greatest worshipper of Kufa in his time; narrated from al-Awzaa'ee, transmitted by Ibn Mahdee and others.
Muhammad ibn Ishaaq ibn Muhammad ibn Yahyaa ibn Mandah al-'Abdee al-Asbahaanee, Abu 'Abdillaah
Isfahani hadeeth memoriser said to have had some 1,700 shaykhs; author of al-eemaan, at-Towheed and Ma'rifat as-Sahaabah.
Isfahani hadeeth memoriser said to have had some 1,700 shaykhs; author of al-eemaan, at-Towheed and Ma'rifat as-Sahaabah.
Muhammad ibn Ka'b al-Qurazhee
Madinan taabi'ee of Banu Quraydhah descent, noted Qur.aan exegete and preacher; thiqah, died c.108-117 AH.
Madinan taabi'ee of Banu Quraydhah descent, noted Qur.aan exegete and preacher; thiqah, died c.108-117 AH.
Muhammad ibn Mis'ir
Kufan son of the Muhaddith Mis'ar ibn Kidaam; transmits reports about his father's night prayer and Qur.aan recitation.
Kufan son of the Muhaddith Mis'ar ibn Kidaam; transmits reports about his father's night prayer and Qur.aan recitation.
Muhammad ibn Mubashshir al-Karmeenee
Transoxianan transmitter from Karmeeniyah, quoted in Siyar as an eyewitness to the wealth and generosity of Muhammad ibn Salaam al-Baykandee.
Transoxianan transmitter from Karmeeniyah, quoted in Siyar as an eyewitness to the wealth and generosity of Muhammad ibn Salaam al-Baykandee.
Muhammad ibn Naajiyah
Late-2nd-century AH narrator who prayed behind al-Fudayl ibn 'Iyaad and described him being overcome by weeping at soorah al-Haaqqah.
Late-2nd-century AH narrator who prayed behind al-Fudayl ibn 'Iyaad and described him being overcome by weeping at soorah al-Haaqqah.
Muhammad ibn Na'eem
Unidentified early transmitter quoted by Ibn Rajab on the love of Allaah; probably a Khuraasaanee of the 4th century AH.
Unidentified early transmitter quoted by Ibn Rajab on the love of Allaah; probably a Khuraasaanee of the 4th century AH.
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih ibn 'Uthaymeen
Member of the Council of Senior Scholars, and imaam, khateeb and teacher at the Grand Masjid of 'Unayzah. Born in 'Unayzah in al-Qaseem, he studied under Shaykh 'Abdur-Rahmaan as-Sa'dee, Shaykh Muhammad al-Ameen ash-Shanqeetee and Shaykh Ibn Baaz, and taught at the Faculty of Sharee'ah of Imaam Muhammad ibn Sa'ood Islaamic University. Known for building his fataawa on evidence from the Qur.aan and the Sunnah, he left some fifty works and students beyond number.
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Member of the Council of Senior Scholars, and imaam, khateeb and teacher at the Grand Masjid of 'Unayzah. Born in 'Unayzah in al-Qaseem, he studied under Shaykh 'Abdur-Rahmaan as-Sa'dee, Shaykh Muhammad al-Ameen ash-Shanqeetee and Shaykh Ibn Baaz, and taught at the Faculty of Sharee'ah of Imaam Muhammad ibn Sa'ood Islaamic University. Known for building his fataawa on evidence from the Qur.aan and the Sunnah, he left some fifty works and students beyond number.
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Muhammad ibn Seereen
Basran Successor, jurist and Muhaddith, famed also as the foremost early interpreter of dreams.
Basran Successor, jurist and Muhaddith, famed also as the foremost early interpreter of dreams.
Muhammad ibn Waasi'
Basran Successor famed for asceticism, scrupulousness and humility; a trustworthy hadeeth transmitter.
Basran Successor famed for asceticism, scrupulousness and humility; a trustworthy hadeeth transmitter.
Muhammad ibn Yahyaa ath-Thuhlee
Leading Muhaddith of Khurasan, foremost authority on az-Zuhree's narrations, teacher of al-Bukhaaree, Muslim and Abu Daawood.
Leading Muhaddith of Khurasan, foremost authority on az-Zuhree's narrations, teacher of al-Bukhaaree, Muslim and Abu Daawood.
Shaykh Muhammad Naasiruddeen al-Albaanee
The muhaddith of his age. Born in Albania and raised in Damascus, he earned his living as a watchmaker while devoting himself to the science of hadeeth, spending years in al-Maktabah adth-Dthaahiriyyah - which granted him his own room and key - and turning out over a hundred works in hadeeth and its sciences. He taught hadeeth at the Islaamic University of al-Madeenah from 1381H to 1383H, and continued teaching and writing through repeated moves between Syria, Beirut, the Emirates and Jordan until his death in 'Ammaan.
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The muhaddith of his age. Born in Albania and raised in Damascus, he earned his living as a watchmaker while devoting himself to the science of hadeeth, spending years in al-Maktabah adth-Dthaahiriyyah - which granted him his own room and key - and turning out over a hundred works in hadeeth and its sciences. He taught hadeeth at the Islaamic University of al-Madeenah from 1381H to 1383H, and continued teaching and writing through repeated moves between Syria, Beirut, the Emirates and Jordan until his death in 'Ammaan.
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Muhammad Saalih ibn at-Tammaar
Madinan date-seller and traditionist of the seventh tabaqah; narrated from Safwaan ibn Sulaym and other Madinan taabi'een.
Madinan date-seller and traditionist of the seventh tabaqah; narrated from Safwaan ibn Sulaym and other Madinan taabi'een.
Muhibb ad-Deen Abu 'Abdillaah Muhammad ibn Mahmood ibn al-Hasan ibn an-Najjaar al-Baghdaadee
Baghdadi Muhaddith and historian, author of Dhayl Taareekh Baghdaad, a source adh-Dhahabee cites constantly in the Siyar.
Baghdadi Muhaddith and historian, author of Dhayl Taareekh Baghdaad, a source adh-Dhahabee cites constantly in the Siyar.
Mus'ab az-Zubayree
Madinan genealogist and historian of the Zubayrid house, author of Nasab Quraysh; adh-Dhahabee's usual unqualified 'Mus'ab'.
Madinan genealogist and historian of the Zubayrid house, author of Nasab Quraysh; adh-Dhahabee's usual unqualified 'Mus'ab'.
Musabbih ibn Sa'eed
Associate and eyewitness of al-Bukhaaree; source of adh-Dhahabee's report on al-Bukhaaree's daily Qur.aan completions in Ramadhaan.
Associate and eyewitness of al-Bukhaaree; source of adh-Dhahabee's report on al-Bukhaaree's daily Qur.aan completions in Ramadhaan.
Mu'tamar ibn Sulaymaan at-Teemee
Basran Muhaddith, son of Sulaymaan at-Taymee; thiqah, narrated widely and transmitted his father's worship and asceticism.
Basran Muhaddith, son of Sulaymaan at-Taymee; thiqah, narrated widely and transmitted his father's worship and asceticism.
Mutarrif ibn 'Abdillaah ibn ash-Shakheer
Senior Basran Taabi'ee and ascetic, narrated from his father, 'Alee, 'Imraan ibn Husayn and Ubayy; famed for wisdom sayings.
Senior Basran Taabi'ee and ascetic, narrated from his father, 'Alee, 'Imraan ibn Husayn and Ubayy; famed for wisdom sayings.
Muwarriq al-'Ijlee
Basran Taabi'ee and ascetic, narrated from Ibn 'Umar, Ibn 'Abbaas and Abud-Dardaa; noted for restraint of speech and anger.
Basran Taabi'ee and ascetic, narrated from Ibn 'Umar, Ibn 'Abbaas and Abud-Dardaa; noted for restraint of speech and anger.
al-Muzanee
Foremost pupil of ash-Shaafi'ee and chief transmitter of his school; author of the Mukhtasar that shaped later Shaafi'ee fiqh.
Foremost pupil of ash-Shaafi'ee and chief transmitter of his school; author of the Mukhtasar that shaped later Shaafi'ee fiqh.
Naafi' mawlaa Ibn 'Umar
Madinan Taabi'ee, freed slave and lifelong companion of Ibn 'Umar; the core of the 'golden chain' Maalik-Naafi'-Ibn 'Umar.
Madinan Taabi'ee, freed slave and lifelong companion of Ibn 'Umar; the core of the 'golden chain' Maalik-Naafi'-Ibn 'Umar.
an-Najm ibn al-Fudhayl
Late third-century man of letters known only for relating a dream in which al-Bukhaaree followed in the Prophet's footsteps.
Late third-century man of letters known only for relating a dream in which al-Bukhaaree followed in the Prophet's footsteps.
Nasr ibn 'Alee al-Jahdamee
Basran Muhaddith narrated by all six canonical compilers; declined the judgeship offered by the caliph al-Mutawakkil.
Basran Muhaddith narrated by all six canonical compilers; declined the judgeship offered by the caliph al-Mutawakkil.
Nusayr ibn Dhu'looq ath-Thowree
Koofan Taabi'ee of the Thawr clan, graded trustworthy; narrated from Ibn 'Umar and from ar-Rabee' ibn Khuthaym, whose piety he described.
Koofan Taabi'ee of the Thawr clan, graded trustworthy; narrated from Ibn 'Umar and from ar-Rabee' ibn Khuthaym, whose piety he described.
'Owf ibn Abee Jameelah al-A'raabee, Abu Sahl al-Basree
Basran narrator known as 'Owf al-A'raabee, a companion of al-Hasan al-Basree's circle; died 146 or 147 AH.
Basran narrator known as 'Owf al-A'raabee, a companion of al-Hasan al-Basree's circle; died 146 or 147 AH.
'Own ibn 'Abdillaah ibn 'Utbah ibn Mas'ood al-Hudhalee, Abu 'Abdillaah al-Kufee
Kufan Taabi'ee preacher and ascetic of the house of Ibn Mas'ood; later attached to 'Umar ibn 'Abdil-'Azeez's court.
Kufan Taabi'ee preacher and ascetic of the house of Ibn Mas'ood; later attached to 'Umar ibn 'Abdil-'Azeez's court.
The Permanent Committee for Islaamic Research and Fataawa
The standing fatwa body of the Kingdom, drawn from the members of the Council of Senior Scholars by the Royal Decree that established the Council in 1391H. It prepares research for the Council and answers the questions of the public in matters of 'aqeedah, worship and social affairs. No fatwa is issued without the agreement of the majority, with no fewer than three members studying each question. Among those who have served on it are Shaykh Ibn Baaz, Shaykh 'Abdur-Razzaaq 'Afeefee, Shaykh Ibn Ghudayyaan, Shaykh Ibn Qa'ood and Shaykh Bakr Abu Zayd.
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The standing fatwa body of the Kingdom, drawn from the members of the Council of Senior Scholars by the Royal Decree that established the Council in 1391H. It prepares research for the Council and answers the questions of the public in matters of 'aqeedah, worship and social affairs. No fatwa is issued without the agreement of the majority, with no fewer than three members studying each question. Among those who have served on it are Shaykh Ibn Baaz, Shaykh 'Abdur-Razzaaq 'Afeefee, Shaykh Ibn Ghudayyaan, Shaykh Ibn Qa'ood and Shaykh Bakr Abu Zayd.
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al-Qaadhee 'Iyaadh
Maalikee judge of Ceuta and Granada; author of ash-Shifaa and Ikmaal al-Mu'lim, the leading Maghribee authority of his age.
Maalikee judge of Ceuta and Granada; author of ash-Shifaa and Ikmaal al-Mu'lim, the leading Maghribee authority of his age.
al-Qaasim ibn Abi Ayyoob al-A'raj
Successor and close companion of Sa'eed ibn Jubayr, from whom he transmitted accounts of his prayer and weeping; based in the Isfahan region.
Successor and close companion of Sa'eed ibn Jubayr, from whom he transmitted accounts of his prayer and weeping; based in the Isfahan region.
al-Qaasim ibn 'Asaakir
Damascene muhaddith, son of the historian Ibn 'Asaakir, whom he succeeded as head of the Nooriyyah daar al-hadeeth.
Damascene muhaddith, son of the historian Ibn 'Asaakir, whom he succeeded as head of the Nooriyyah daar al-hadeeth.
al-Qaasim ibn Sallaam
Philologist, jurist and muhaddith, judge of Tarsoos; author of Ghareeb al-Hadeeth, al-Amwaal and Fadhaa'il al-Qur'aan.
Philologist, jurist and muhaddith, judge of Tarsoos; author of Ghareeb al-Hadeeth, al-Amwaal and Fadhaa'il al-Qur'aan.
Qabeesah ibn 'Uqbah
Koofan hadeeth transmitter, foremost narrator of Sufyaan ath-Thowree's corpus, from whom he transmitted some thirty thousand narrations.
Koofan hadeeth transmitter, foremost narrator of Sufyaan ath-Thowree's corpus, from whom he transmitted some thirty thousand narrations.
al-Qaffaal as-Sagheer
Khuraasaanee Shaafi'ee imaam called al-Qaffaal as-Sagheer; teacher of al-Qaadhee Husayn and head of the Marw school of Shaafi'ee fiqh.
Khuraasaanee Shaafi'ee imaam called al-Qaffaal as-Sagheer; teacher of al-Qaadhee Husayn and head of the Marw school of Shaafi'ee fiqh.
ar-Rabee' ibn Anas
Basran-born mufassir who settled in Khuraasaan; pupil of Abul-'Aaliyah, cited for the saying that love of Allaah shows in much remembrance.
Basran-born mufassir who settled in Khuraasaan; pupil of Abul-'Aaliyah, cited for the saying that love of Allaah shows in much remembrance.
Shaykh Rabee' ibn Haadee 'Umayr al-Madkhalee
Scholar of hadeeth and former head of the Department of the Sunnah in higher studies at the Islaamic University of al-Madeenah. Raised in the Jaazaan province, he studied under Shaykh Haafidh al-Hakamee and Shaykh Ahmad an-Najmee, then at the Islaamic University under Shaykh Ibn Baaz, Shaykh al-Albaanee, Shaykh ash-Shanqeetee and Shaykh 'Abdul-Muhsin al-'Abbaad, and took his Master's and doctorate in hadeeth from Umm al-Quraa University. Shaykh al-Albaanee described him as the one carrying the banner of al-jarh wat-ta'deel in this age.
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Scholar of hadeeth and former head of the Department of the Sunnah in higher studies at the Islaamic University of al-Madeenah. Raised in the Jaazaan province, he studied under Shaykh Haafidh al-Hakamee and Shaykh Ahmad an-Najmee, then at the Islaamic University under Shaykh Ibn Baaz, Shaykh al-Albaanee, Shaykh ash-Shanqeetee and Shaykh 'Abdul-Muhsin al-'Abbaad, and took his Master's and doctorate in hadeeth from Umm al-Quraa University. Shaykh al-Albaanee described him as the one carrying the banner of al-jarh wat-ta'deel in this age.
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ar-Rabee' ibn Khuthaym
Senior Kufan Successor and companion of Ibn Mas'ood, proverbial for scrupulous worship, silence and sincerity.
Senior Kufan Successor and companion of Ibn Mas'ood, proverbial for scrupulous worship, silence and sincerity.
ar-Rabee' ibn Subayh
Basran worshipper and mujaahid, an early compiler of hadeeth by chapters and a close attendee of al-Hasan al-Basree's gatherings.
Basran worshipper and mujaahid, an early compiler of hadeeth by chapters and a close attendee of al-Hasan al-Basree's gatherings.
Rabee' ibn Sulaymaan
Chief student and transmitter of ash-Shaafi'ee's books, including al-Umm and ar-Risaalah; muezzin of the Fustat mosque.
Chief student and transmitter of ash-Shaafi'ee's books, including al-Umm and ar-Risaalah; muezzin of the Fustat mosque.
Rabee'ah ibn Abi 'Abdir-Rahmaan
Madinan jurist and teacher of Maalik, called Rabee'at ar-Ra.y for his mastery of legal reasoning; died in Iraq.
Madinan jurist and teacher of Maalik, called Rabee'at ar-Ra.y for his mastery of legal reasoning; died in Iraq.
Rabee'ah ibn Yazeed
Damascene Taabi'ee and jurist of ash-Shaam, trustworthy transmitter; killed in the campaign of Ifreeqiyah by most accounts.
Damascene Taabi'ee and jurist of ash-Shaam, trustworthy transmitter; killed in the campaign of Ifreeqiyah by most accounts.
Rajaa ibn Haywah
Syrian Taabi'ee, scholar-counsellor to the Umayyad caliphs and chief adviser to 'Umar ibn 'Abdil-'Azeez's accession.
Syrian Taabi'ee, scholar-counsellor to the Umayyad caliphs and chief adviser to 'Umar ibn 'Abdil-'Azeez's accession.
Shaykh Saalih Aal ash-Shaykh
Saudi scholar and long-serving Minister of Islaamic Affairs; descendant of Muhammad ibn Abdil-Wahhaab.
Saudi scholar and long-serving Minister of Islaamic Affairs; descendant of Muhammad ibn Abdil-Wahhaab.
Shaykh Prof. Dr. Saalih ibn 'Abdul-'Azeez ibn 'Uthmaan as-Sindee
Professor in the Department of 'Aqeedah at the Islaamic University of al-Madeenah, where he took his doctorate in 1426AH / 2005CE, having earlier taken a master's in usool al-fiqh from al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Sa'ood Islaamic University in Riyadh. Formerly chairman of the Saudi Scholarly Association for the Sciences of 'Aqeedah, Religions, Sects and Schools of Thought; his books include Qawaa'id fee Fiqh al-Quloob, al-Adab 'Unwaan as-Sa'aadah and al-Ilhaad: Wasaa.iluhu wa-Khataruhu wa-Subul Muwaajahatihi.
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Professor in the Department of 'Aqeedah at the Islaamic University of al-Madeenah, where he took his doctorate in 1426AH / 2005CE, having earlier taken a master's in usool al-fiqh from al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Sa'ood Islaamic University in Riyadh. Formerly chairman of the Saudi Scholarly Association for the Sciences of 'Aqeedah, Religions, Sects and Schools of Thought; his books include Qawaa'id fee Fiqh al-Quloob, al-Adab 'Unwaan as-Sa'aadah and al-Ilhaad: Wasaa.iluhu wa-Khataruhu wa-Subul Muwaajahatihi.
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Shaykh Saalih ibn Fowzaan ibn 'Abdullaah al-Fowzaan
Grand Muftee of Saudi Arabia and head of the Council of Senior Scholars, appointed in 1447H, and a long-standing member of the Permanent Committee for Islaamic Research and Fataawa. Orphaned young and raised in ash-Shamaasiyyah, he studied under Shaykh Ibn Baaz, Shaykh Ibn Humayd, Shaykh Muhammad al-Ameen ash-Shanqeetee and Shaykh 'Abdur-Razzaaq 'Afeefee, and took his Master's and doctorate in fiqh from the Faculty of Sharee'ah in Riyadh, where he taught for many years. He is the author of al-Mulakhkhas al-Fiqhee and numerous other works, and answers questions on Noorun 'alad-Darb.
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Grand Muftee of Saudi Arabia and head of the Council of Senior Scholars, appointed in 1447H, and a long-standing member of the Permanent Committee for Islaamic Research and Fataawa. Orphaned young and raised in ash-Shamaasiyyah, he studied under Shaykh Ibn Baaz, Shaykh Ibn Humayd, Shaykh Muhammad al-Ameen ash-Shanqeetee and Shaykh 'Abdur-Razzaaq 'Afeefee, and took his Master's and doctorate in fiqh from the Faculty of Sharee'ah in Riyadh, where he taught for many years. He is the author of al-Mulakhkhas al-Fiqhee and numerous other works, and answers questions on Noorun 'alad-Darb.
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Shaykh Saalim at-Taweel
Contemporary Kuwaiti salafee daa'iyah and lecturer, active in teaching 'aqeedah and tawheed.
Contemporary Kuwaiti salafee daa'iyah and lecturer, active in teaching 'aqeedah and tawheed.
Shaykh Sa'd ibn 'Ateeq ibn Musfir al-'Ateeq
Saudi da'ee and popular lecturer, a sharee'ah graduate of al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Sa'ood Islaamic University, and imaam and khateeb of the mosque of the King Khaalid Military College.
Saudi da'ee and popular lecturer, a sharee'ah graduate of al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Sa'ood Islaamic University, and imaam and khateeb of the mosque of the King Khaalid Military College.
Shaykh Sa'd ibn Naasir ibn 'Abdul-'Azeez ash-Shathree
Member of the Council of Senior Scholars and advisor at the Saudi Royal Court with the rank of minister. A student of Shaykh Ibn Baaz and Shaykh al-Ghudayyaan, he teaches at King Sa'ood University and has authored over 65 works on fiqh and usool al-fiqh.
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Member of the Council of Senior Scholars and advisor at the Saudi Royal Court with the rank of minister. A student of Shaykh Ibn Baaz and Shaykh al-Ghudayyaan, he teaches at King Sa'ood University and has authored over 65 works on fiqh and usool al-fiqh.
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Sa'eed ibn al-Musayyib
Foremost of the seven jurists of Madeenah; Qurashee Taabi'ee renowned for fiqh, hadeeth and never missing the congregation.
Foremost of the seven jurists of Madeenah; Qurashee Taabi'ee renowned for fiqh, hadeeth and never missing the congregation.
Sa'eed ibn Jubayr
Kufan Successor and leading student of Ibn Abbaas in Qur'anic exegesis; executed by al-Hajjaaj ibn Yoosuf.
Kufan Successor and leading student of Ibn Abbaas in Qur'anic exegesis; executed by al-Hajjaaj ibn Yoosuf.
as-Saffaareenee
Hanbalee scholar of Nablus; author of Lawaami' al-Anwaar al-Bahiyyah and Ghidhaa' al-Albaab, a commentary on Ibn 'Abdil-Qawee's poem.
Hanbalee scholar of Nablus; author of Lawaami' al-Anwaar al-Bahiyyah and Ghidhaa' al-Albaab, a commentary on Ibn 'Abdil-Qawee's poem.
Sahl ibn 'Abdillaah at-Tustaree
Early ascetic, Qur'an exegete and spiritual teacher of Tustar; noted for sayings on trust in God and self-discipline.
Early ascetic, Qur'an exegete and spiritual teacher of Tustar; noted for sayings on trust in God and self-discipline.
Salaam ibn Abi Mutee'
Basran traditionist of Khuzaa'ah, a trusted narrator from Qataadah and Ayyoob as-Sikhtiyaanee, stern against innovation.
Basran traditionist of Khuzaa'ah, a trusted narrator from Qataadah and Ayyoob as-Sikhtiyaanee, stern against innovation.
Salamah ibn Waasil
Early transmitter who reported Abu Qilaabah's death in ash-Shaam and the bequest of his books to Ayyoob as-Sikhtiyaanee.
Early transmitter who reported Abu Qilaabah's death in ash-Shaam and the bequest of his books to Ayyoob as-Sikhtiyaanee.
Salmaan al-Faarisee
Persian-born Companion who sought the Prophet ﷺ through Judaism and Christianity; proposed the trench at al-Khandaq; governed al-Madaa.in.
Persian-born Companion who sought the Prophet ﷺ through Judaism and Christianity; proposed the trench at al-Khandaq; governed al-Madaa.in.
as-Sanaabihee
Yemeni mukhadram who set out to meet the Prophet ﷺ but reached al-Juhfah after his death; settled in Damascus as a senior taabi'ee.
Yemeni mukhadram who set out to meet the Prophet ﷺ but reached al-Juhfah after his death; settled in Damascus as a senior taabi'ee.
ash-Shaatibee
Andalusian Maalikee usoolee of Granada, author of al-Muwaafaqaat and al-I'tisaam, the classic treatment of bid'ah.
Andalusian Maalikee usoolee of Granada, author of al-Muwaafaqaat and al-I'tisaam, the classic treatment of bid'ah.
Shams ad-Deen Abu 'Abdillaah Muhammad ibn Abee Bakr ibn Ayyoob az-Zur'ee ad-Dimashqee, Ibn Qayyim al-Jowziyyah
Hanbali jurist, theologian and prolific author; foremost student of Ibn Taymiyyah and writer of Zaad al-Ma'aad and Madaarij as-Saalikeen.
Hanbali jurist, theologian and prolific author; foremost student of Ibn Taymiyyah and writer of Zaad al-Ma'aad and Madaarij as-Saalikeen.
Shams ad-Deen Abu 'Abdillaah Muhammad ibn Ahmad ibn 'Uthmaan adh-Dhahabee at-Turkumaanee ad-Dimashqee
Damascene hadeeth critic and historian; author of Siyar A'laam an-Nubalaa, Taareekh al-Islaam and Meezaan al-I'tidaal.
Damascene hadeeth critic and historian; author of Siyar A'laam an-Nubalaa, Taareekh al-Islaam and Meezaan al-I'tidaal.
Shams ad-Deen Abu 'Abdillaah Muhammad ibn Muflih ibn Muhammad ibn Mufarraj ar-Raameenee al-Maqdisee
Hanbalee jurist of Damascus, close student of Ibn Taymiyyah; author of al-Aadaab ash-Shar'iyyah and al-Furoo'.
Hanbalee jurist of Damascus, close student of Ibn Taymiyyah; author of al-Aadaab ash-Shar'iyyah and al-Furoo'.
Shams ad-Deen Abu'l-'Abbaas Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn Ibraaheem ibn Abee Bakr ibn Khallikaan
Shaafi'ee judge of Damascus and biographer, author of Wafayaat al-A'yaan, the most celebrated classical Arabic biographical dictionary.
Shaafi'ee judge of Damascus and biographer, author of Wafayaat al-A'yaan, the most celebrated classical Arabic biographical dictionary.
Shaqeeq al-Balkhee
Khurasani ascetic and teacher of Haatim al-Asamm; killed on campaign at Kawlaan; noted for sayings on repentance and reliance.
Khurasani ascetic and teacher of Haatim al-Asamm; killed on campaign at Kawlaan; noted for sayings on repentance and reliance.
Shihaab ad-Deen Abul-Fadhl Ahmad ibn 'Alee ibn Muhammad ibn Hajar al-Kinaanee al-'Asqalaanee
Shaafi'ee Muhaddith and chief judge of Egypt; author of Fath al-Baaree, the standard commentary on Saheeh al-Bukhaaree.
Shaafi'ee Muhaddith and chief judge of Egypt; author of Fath al-Baaree, the standard commentary on Saheeh al-Bukhaaree.
Shu'ayb ibn al-Habhaab
Basran transmitter, mawlaa of the Azd, narrated from Anas, al-Hasan al-Basree and about Ibraaheem an-Nakha'ee's household.
Basran transmitter, mawlaa of the Azd, narrated from Anas, al-Hasan al-Basree and about Ibraaheem an-Nakha'ee's household.
Shu'ayb ibn al-Layth ibn Sa'd
Egyptian jurist and transmitter, son of al-Layth ibn Sa'd and chief narrator of his father's material and biography.
Egyptian jurist and transmitter, son of al-Layth ibn Sa'd and chief narrator of his father's material and biography.
Sulaym ibn 'Aamir
Himsi Taabi'ee of long life, narrated from Abu Umaamah and al-Miqdaad; present on the Syrian frontier campaigns.
Himsi Taabi'ee of long life, narrated from Abu Umaamah and al-Miqdaad; present on the Syrian frontier campaigns.
Shaykh Sulaymaan ibn Saleem Allaah ibn Rajaa Allaah ibn Butee ar-Ruhaylee al-Harbee
Contemporary Salafi professor at the Islaamic University of Madeenah and teacher in the Prophet's Mosque.
Contemporary Salafi professor at the Islaamic University of Madeenah and teacher in the Prophet's Mosque.
Shaykh Sultaan al-'Eed
Contemporary Saudi da'ee and teacher from the Eastern Province, active on X, known for short lessons on sunnah and seeking knowledge.
Contemporary Saudi da'ee and teacher from the Eastern Province, active on X, known for short lessons on sunnah and seeking knowledge.
Talq ibn Habeeb
Basran Successor and worshipper, author of the classic definition of taqwaa; recited the Qur.aan with marked fear of Allaah.
Basran Successor and worshipper, author of the classic definition of taqwaa; recited the Qur.aan with marked fear of Allaah.
Taqiuddeen al-Hilaalee
Moroccan Salafee scholar, linguist and traveller; co-translator of the Noble Qur'an and Saheeh al-Bukhaaree into English.
Moroccan Salafee scholar, linguist and traveller; co-translator of the Noble Qur'an and Saheeh al-Bukhaaree into English.
Taqiyy ad-Deen Abul-'Abbaas Ahmad ibn 'Abdil-Haleem ibn 'Abdis-Salaam ibn Taymiyyah al-Harraanee
Hanbali jurist and theologian titled Shaykh al-Islaam, prolific polemicist against philosophy and innovation; died imprisoned in the Damascus citadel.
Hanbali jurist and theologian titled Shaykh al-Islaam, prolific polemicist against philosophy and innovation; died imprisoned in the Damascus citadel.
Taqiyy ad-Deen Abu'l-Fath Muhammad ibn 'Alee ibn Wahb ibn Mutee' al-Qushayree
Egyptian Shaafi'ee chief judge and hadeeth authority, author of al-Ilmaam and ihkaam al-Ahkaam; widely called a mujaddid of his century.
Egyptian Shaafi'ee chief judge and hadeeth authority, author of al-Ilmaam and ihkaam al-Ahkaam; widely called a mujaddid of his century.
Thaabit al-Banaanee
Basran Taabi'ee and worshipper, foremost companion of Anas ibn Maalik, celebrated for continuous night prayer and Qur.aan recitation.
Basran Taabi'ee and worshipper, foremost companion of Anas ibn Maalik, celebrated for continuous night prayer and Qur.aan recitation.
Thaabit ibn Abee Safiyyah Deenaar, Abu Hamzah ath-Thumaalee al-Azdee al-Kufee
Kufan narrator attached to the household of 'Alee ibn al-Husayn; the standard transmitter of reports about Zayn al-'Aabideen's secret charity.
Kufan narrator attached to the household of 'Alee ibn al-Husayn; the standard transmitter of reports about Zayn al-'Aabideen's secret charity.
Thumaamah ibn 'Abdillaah ibn Anas
Basran Taabi'ee, grandson of Anas ibn Maalik and judge of Basrah; principal family narrator of Anas's worship and habits.
Basran Taabi'ee, grandson of Anas ibn Maalik and judge of Basrah; principal family narrator of Anas's worship and habits.
'Ubayd ibn 'Abdillaah ibn Sulaymaan al-Hamdaanee al-Jaabiree al-Madanee
Saudi Salafee scholar, former lecturer at the Islaamic University of Madeenah; widely known for advice to Muslim minorities abroad.
Saudi Salafee scholar, former lecturer at the Islaamic University of Madeenah; widely known for advice to Muslim minorities abroad.
'Ubayd ibn 'Umayr ibn Qataadah ibn Sa'd al-Laythee al-Jundu'ee, Abu 'Aasim al-Makkee
Makkah's first storyteller-preacher, senior Taabi'ee born in the Prophet's lifetime; died before Ibn 'Umar.
Makkah's first storyteller-preacher, senior Taabi'ee born in the Prophet's lifetime; died before Ibn 'Umar.
'Ubaydullaah ibn Abee Ja'far Yasaar al-Kinaanee al-Misree, Abu Bakr
Egyptian imaam, haafith and jurist of Fustat, mawlaa of Kinaanah; a leading scholar of Egypt in his generation.
Egyptian imaam, haafith and jurist of Fustat, mawlaa of Kinaanah; a leading scholar of Egypt in his generation.
'Ubaydullaah ibn Shumayt ibn 'Ajlaan ash-Shaybaanee (also said at-Taymee/al-Qaysee) al-Basree
Basran narrator, son of the ascetic Shumayt ibn 'Ajlaan; graded thiqah by Ibn Ma'een, Abu Daawood and Ibn Hajar.
Basran narrator, son of the ascetic Shumayt ibn 'Ajlaan; graded thiqah by Ibn Ma'een, Abu Daawood and Ibn Hajar.
'Ubaydullaah ibn 'Umar ibn Maysarah al-Jushamee al-Qawaareeree, Abu Sa'eed al-Basree
Basran Muhaddith who settled in Baghdad, teacher of Muslim, Abu Daawood and Ahmad's circle; died 235 AH.
Basran Muhaddith who settled in Baghdad, teacher of Muslim, Abu Daawood and Ahmad's circle; died 235 AH.
'Umar ibn Dharr ibn 'Abdillaah ibn Zuraarah al-Hamdaanee al-Murhibee, Abu Dharr al-Kufee
Kufan ascetic and celebrated preacher, son of the Taabi'ee Dharr ibn 'Abdillaah; famed for moving sermons on repentance.
Kufan ascetic and celebrated preacher, son of the Taabi'ee Dharr ibn 'Abdillaah; famed for moving sermons on repentance.
'Umar ibn Ju'tham al-Qurashee (also given al-Yahsubee) ash-Shaamee al-Himsee
Syrian narrator of Hims, a student of Khaalid ibn Ma'daan; his hadeeth is in Abu Daawood and an-Nasaa'ee.
Syrian narrator of Hims, a student of Khaalid ibn Ma'daan; his hadeeth is in Abu Daawood and an-Nasaa'ee.
Shaykh 'Umar ibn Muhammad Fallaatah
A muhaddith of al-Madeenah who taught in the Prophet's Masjid for some forty-nine years, close to ar-Rawdah. Born near Makkah during his parents' hijrah from West Africa and raised in al-Madeenah, he studied under Shaykh 'Abdur-Rahmaan al-Ifreeqee and succeeded him as principal of Daar al-Hadeeth, later serving as general secretary of the Islaamic University of al-Madeenah and founding its Centre for the Study of the Sunnah and the Prophetic Seerah. His recorded lessons number some 2,253 cassettes, among them a complete explanation of Saheeh Muslim. He is buried in al-Baqee'.
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A muhaddith of al-Madeenah who taught in the Prophet's Masjid for some forty-nine years, close to ar-Rawdah. Born near Makkah during his parents' hijrah from West Africa and raised in al-Madeenah, he studied under Shaykh 'Abdur-Rahmaan al-Ifreeqee and succeeded him as principal of Daar al-Hadeeth, later serving as general secretary of the Islaamic University of al-Madeenah and founding its Centre for the Study of the Sunnah and the Prophetic Seerah. His recorded lessons number some 2,253 cassettes, among them a complete explanation of Saheeh Muslim. He is buried in al-Baqee'.
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'Umar ibn Sulaymaan ibn 'Abdillaah al-Ashqar
Palestinian-Jordanian scholar of 'aqeedah and fiqh, professor at Jordan and Kuwait universities, author of the 'Aqeedah series.
Palestinian-Jordanian scholar of 'aqeedah and fiqh, professor at Jordan and Kuwait universities, author of the 'Aqeedah series.
Umm 'Abdillaah 'Aa.ishah bint Abee Bakr as-Siddeeq at-Taymiyyah al-Qurashiyyah
Wife of the Prophet ﷺ and daughter of Abu Bakr; among the greatest jurists and narrators of hadeeth among the Companions.
Wife of the Prophet ﷺ and daughter of Abu Bakr; among the greatest jurists and narrators of hadeeth among the Companions.
Umm Haashim at-Taa.iyyah
Woman transmitter of ash-Shaam who reported witnessing the Companion 'Abdullaah ibn Busr die while performing wudhoo.
Woman transmitter of ash-Shaam who reported witnessing the Companion 'Abdullaah ibn Busr die while performing wudhoo.
'Uqbah ibn Muslim at-Tujeebee, Abu Muhammad al-Misree
Egyptian Taabi'ee of Tujeeb, companion of Ibn 'Umar for 34 months; a reliable narrator of Fustat.
Egyptian Taabi'ee of Tujeeb, companion of Ibn 'Umar for 34 months; a reliable narrator of Fustat.
'Urwah ibn Marwaan ar-Raqqee al-'Irqee al-Jarraar, Abu 'Abdillaah
Ascetic water-carrier of ar-Raqqah and 'Arqah, student of Ibn al-Mubaarak; described by Ibn Yoonus as one of the worshippers.
Ascetic water-carrier of ar-Raqqah and 'Arqah, student of Ibn al-Mubaarak; described by Ibn Yoonus as one of the worshippers.
al-'Utaybee
Unidentified early transmitter who reports hearing a sermon of the Umayyad commander 'Aamir ibn Dhibaarah, preserved by Ibn 'Asaakir.
Unidentified early transmitter who reports hearing a sermon of the Umayyad commander 'Aamir ibn Dhibaarah, preserved by Ibn 'Asaakir.
'Utbah al-Ghulaam
Basran ascetic and worshipper, companion of 'Abdul-Waahid ibn Zayd, noted for constant fasting, weeping and fear of Allaah.
Basran ascetic and worshipper, companion of 'Abdul-Waahid ibn Zayd, noted for constant fasting, weeping and fear of Allaah.
'Uthmaan ibn 'Affaan ibn Abee al-'Aas ibn Umayyah al-Qurashee al-Umawee, Dhun-Noorayn
Third Rightly Guided Caliph and one of the ten promised Paradise; married two daughters of the Prophet ﷺ and compiled the standard Qur'anic codex.
Third Rightly Guided Caliph and one of the ten promised Paradise; married two daughters of the Prophet ﷺ and compiled the standard Qur'anic codex.
'Uthmaan ibn Saalih ibn Safwaan as-Sahmee, Abu Yahyaa al-Misree
Egyptian narrator of Fustat, principal transmitter of al-Layth ibn Sa'd's reports and Egyptian historical material; died 219 AH.
Egyptian narrator of Fustat, principal transmitter of al-Layth ibn Sa'd's reports and Egyptian historical material; died 219 AH.
Wahb ibn Deenaar
Unidentified eyewitness of Sufyaan ath-Thowree's long prostration in al-Masjid al-Haraam, quoted by adh-Dhahabee.
Unidentified eyewitness of Sufyaan ath-Thowree's long prostration in al-Masjid al-Haraam, quoted by adh-Dhahabee.
Wahb ibn Munabbih
Yemeni Taabi'ee of Persian Abnaa' descent, judge of San'aa and leading transmitter of Israa.eeliyyaat and ascetic wisdom.
Yemeni Taabi'ee of Persian Abnaa' descent, judge of San'aa and leading transmitter of Israa.eeliyyaat and ascetic wisdom.
Wakee' ibn al-Jarraah
Kufan Muhaddith, jurist and ascetic; a principal teacher of Ahmad ibn Hanbal and ash-Shaafi'ee.
Kufan Muhaddith, jurist and ascetic; a principal teacher of Ahmad ibn Hanbal and ash-Shaafi'ee.
al-Waleed ibn 'Ali
Unidentified Koofan narrator who reports praying behind the aged mukhadram Suwayd ibn Ghafalah in Ramadaan.
Unidentified Koofan narrator who reports praying behind the aged mukhadram Suwayd ibn Ghafalah in Ramadaan.
al-Waleed ibn Mazyad
Beiruti traditionist, the most reliable transmitter of al-Awzaa'ee's fiqh and fataawaa, relied on by adh-Dhahabee throughout al-Awzaa'ee's biography.
Beiruti traditionist, the most reliable transmitter of al-Awzaa'ee's fiqh and fataawaa, relied on by adh-Dhahabee throughout al-Awzaa'ee's biography.
al-Waleed ibn Muslim
Chief muhaddith of Syria and foremost narrator from al-Awzaa'ee, though criticised for tadlees; relied on in the Six Books.
Chief muhaddith of Syria and foremost narrator from al-Awzaa'ee, though criticised for tadlees; relied on in the Six Books.
Yahya ibn Abi Bukayr
Koofan hadeeth transmitter settled in Baghdad, teacher of Ahmad ibn Hanbal, and a direct student of al-Hasan ibn Saalih ibn Hayy.
Koofan hadeeth transmitter settled in Baghdad, teacher of Ahmad ibn Hanbal, and a direct student of al-Hasan ibn Saalih ibn Hayy.
Yahyaa al-Wihaathee
Himsi hadeeth transmitter, later of Damascus; a leading student of Ismaa'eel ibn 'Ayyaash and a source used by al-Bukhaaree.
Himsi hadeeth transmitter, later of Damascus; a leading student of Ismaa'eel ibn 'Ayyaash and a source used by al-Bukhaaree.
Yahyaa ibn Abi Katheer
Trustworthy hadeeth imam of al-Yamaamah, originally Basran; teacher of al-Awzaa'ee and a noted worshipper.
Trustworthy hadeeth imam of al-Yamaamah, originally Basran; teacher of al-Awzaa'ee and a noted worshipper.
Yahyaa ibn Mu'aadh
Preacher and ascetic of Rayy who taught in Balkh and Nishapur; famed for aphorisms on hope and repentance.
Preacher and ascetic of Rayy who taught in Balkh and Nishapur; famed for aphorisms on hope and repentance.
Yahyaa ibn Mundah
Isfahani Muhaddith and biographer of his city's scholars; adh-Dhahabee's standard informant on 5th-6th century Isfahanis.
Isfahani Muhaddith and biographer of his city's scholars; adh-Dhahabee's standard informant on 5th-6th century Isfahanis.
Yahyaa ibn Sa'eed al-Qattaan
Basran Muhaddith and founding figure of narrator criticism; teacher of Ahmad ibn Hanbal and Ibn al-Madeenee.
Basran Muhaddith and founding figure of narrator criticism; teacher of Ahmad ibn Hanbal and Ibn al-Madeenee.
Yoonus as-Sadafee
Egyptian Shaafi'ee jurist, hadeeth scholar and Qur'an reciter; a close companion of ash-Shaafi'ee who praised his intelligence.
Egyptian Shaafi'ee jurist, hadeeth scholar and Qur'an reciter; a close companion of ash-Shaafi'ee who praised his intelligence.
Yoosuf ad-Dakheel
Saudi salafee teacher and manuscript editor resident in Madeenah; edited al-Asaamee wal-Kunaa; buried in al-Baqee'.
Saudi salafee teacher and manuscript editor resident in Madeenah; edited al-Asaamee wal-Kunaa; buried in al-Baqee'.
Shaykh Yoosuf al-Bahooth
Contemporary Arabic writer and lecturer on family upbringing and Islaamic character; publishes on alukah.net and X.
Contemporary Arabic writer and lecturer on family upbringing and Islaamic character; publishes on alukah.net and X.
Yoosuf ibn al-Husayn
Ascetic of ar-Rayy, companion of Dhun-Noon al-Misree, remembered chiefly for aphorisms on adab and sincerity.
Ascetic of ar-Rayy, companion of Dhun-Noon al-Misree, remembered chiefly for aphorisms on adab and sincerity.
Zayd ibn Aslam
Madinan Successor, jurist and Qur'an exegete who taught in the Prophet's Mosque; teacher of Maalik and the two Sufyaans.
Madinan Successor, jurist and Qur'an exegete who taught in the Prophet's Mosque; teacher of Maalik and the two Sufyaans.
Zayn ad-Deen Abul-Faraj 'Abdur-Rahmaan ibn Ahmad ibn Rajab al-Baghdaadee ad-Dimashqee al-Hanbalee
Hanbali hadeeth scholar and preacher who settled in Damascus; author of Jaami' al-'Uloom wal-Hikam and Fath al-Baaree.
Hanbali hadeeth scholar and preacher who settled in Damascus; author of Jaami' al-'Uloom wal-Hikam and Fath al-Baaree.