Question

Was Ishaq Malati a reliable narrator?

 

Answer

Ishaq ibn Najih al Malati has been declared a liar and fabricator by many Muhaddithun including Imams Yayha ibn Ma’in, Ahmad and Fallas (rahimahumullah).

(Mizanul I’itidal, vol. 1 pg. 205, number: 755)

 

His narrations will therefore be deemed unreliable.

 

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