Question

What is the status of the Hadith narrator ‘Ata ibn Abi ‘Alqamah ibn Harith?

Answer

‘Ata ibn Abi ‘Alqamah ibn Harith has been declared unknown (majhul).

(Refer: Taqribut Tahdhib: 4595)

His narrations will therefore be deemed weak, unless more information about him comes to light.

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: Mawlana Suhail Motala

Approved by: Mawlana Muhammad Abasoomar

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تقريب التهذيب:
(٤٥٩٥) – عطاء بن أبي علقمة ابن الحارث ابن نوفل الهاشمي، مجهول، من الثالثة س.