Question

What is the scholars opinion regarding the Hadith narrator Thuwayr ibn Abi Fakhitah?

 

Answer

Imams Yahya ibn Ma’in, Abu Zur’ah, Abu Hatim (rahimahumullah) and others  have declared Thuwayr weak. Hafiz Ibn Hajar (rahimahullah) has also declared him weak.

(Refer: Mizanul I’tidal, vol. 1 pg. 347, number: 1345, Tahdhibut Tahdhib, vol. 2 pg. 36, and Taqribut Tahdhib: 862)

 

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