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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.
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Rijal standing:Among Ashab al-Ijma'ConfirmedShiaSource Statement
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