Question

What is the status of the narrator ‘Asim Al ‘Adawi Al Kufi?

 

Answer

‘Asim Al ‘Adawi Al Kufi was a Tabi’i. He has been declared credible (ثقة) by Imams Nasai and Ibn Hibban (rahimahumallah).

(Refer: Kitabuth Thiqat, vol. 5 pg. 238, Tahdhibul Kamal, vol. 13 pg. 550-551, Tahdhibut Tahdhib, vol. 5 pg. 60, Al Kashif: 2524 and Taqribut Tahdhib: 3083)

 

Note: The above is merely an answer to the question provided. One who is unqualified, should not seek to apply this and/or draw conclusions on related issues independently.

 

And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.

 

Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala

 

Approved by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar