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Abu Hurayra al-Dawsi is the most prolific narrator of hadith in Sunni sources; sources differ over his given name and year of death. Evaluations diverge sharply: Sunni sources regard him as an upright Companion, while Imami sources criticise much of his transmission.
Generation (Tabaqa)
Companion (Sahabi)Sunni
Companion whose reliability is contestedShia
Many Imami sources criticise his narrations.
Religious / Theological Affiliation
Upright CompanionSunni
Sunni majority holds all Companions to be upright.
ContestedShia
Imami sources criticise several of his reports and positions.
Sourced Claims
Given name:'Abd al-Rahman ibn SakhrDisputedSunniSource Statement
Sources record numerous differing reports on his name.
Given name:'Abd Shams / 'Umayr ibn 'Amir (other reports)DisputedHistoricalSource Statement
Conflicting Reports
Disputed ReportGiven name
'Abd al-Rahman ibn Sakhr
SunniDisputed
'Abd Shams / 'Umayr ibn 'Amir (other reports)
HistoricalDisputed
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