Al-Dahhak ibn Makhlad
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740/123 AH
Al-Dahhak ibn Makhlad | |
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| Title | Abu Asim al-Nabil |
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| Born | Al-Dahhak ibn Makhlad ibn Al-Dahhak ibn Muslim ibn Al-Dahhak 740/123 AH |
| Died | 828/14th Dhu'l-Hijja, 212 AH |
| Nationality | Islamic |
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| Era | 8th-9th centuries |
| Region | Basra, Shaybani tribe |
| Main interest(s) | Hadith, Fiqh |
| Notable work(s) | Narrations in Sahih Al-Bukhari, Sunan ibn Majah |
| Occupation | Hadith scholar |
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| Religion | Islam |
| Creed | Sunni |
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Al-Dahhak ibn Makhlad (الضحاك بن مخلد; 123 AH - 212 AH), also known as Abu Asim al-Nabil (Arabic: أبو عاصم النبيل), was an Islamic scholar and hadith narrator. Known for his reliability and scholarly contributions, he played a significant role in the preservation and transmission of hadiths. His works are frequently cited in prominent hadith collections, reflecting his esteemed position among the scholars of his time. Al-Dahhak's legacy continues to influence Islamic scholarship, particularly in the fields of hadith and fiqh. He died in Basra in 212 AH during the caliphate of Al-Ma'mun.
Hadith contributions
Al-Dahhak ibn Makhlad was a notable figure in the study and narration of hadiths. He narrated several hadiths through prominent chains of narration. For instance, he narrated from Ibn Jurayj via Ata ibn Abi Rabah via Ibn Abbas.[2]
Another significant chain of narration includes Al-Abbas ibn Abd Al-Azim Al-Anbari via Al-Dahhak ibn Makhlad via Muhammad ibn Rifa'ah via Suhayl ibn Abi-Salih via his father via Abu Hurayrah. This narration is recorded in Sunan ibn Majah.[3]