Zurara ibn A'yan al-Shaybani

One of Ashab al-Ijma', Kufan, d. c. 150 AH

Kunya
Abu al-Hasan
Nisba
Al-Shaybani (by clientage), al-Kufi
Tribe & Lineage
Client of Banu Shayban
Death
150 AH / 767 CEProbable
Era
2nd Hijri century — Kufa
Locations
Kufa
Alternative names
Zurarah bin Ayan

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Zurara ibn A'yan is among the most prominent Imami narrators from Imams al-Baqir and al-Sadiq, and is counted among Ashab al-Ijma'. Imami rijal literature preserves both praise and censure reports about him; many Imami scholars interpret the censure reports as taqiyya. His presence in Sunni sources is very limited.

Generation (Tabaqa)

Companion of al-Baqir and al-SadiqShia

Religious / Theological Affiliation

ImamiShia

Imami sources describe him as the foremost of the Imami companions of his time.

Sourced Claims

Rijal standing:Among Ashab al-Ijma'ConfirmedShiaSource Statement

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