Investigating the Narrators from the Senior Tabi’in Class Who Narrated from a Single Sahabi and Were Classified as “Maqbūl” By Ibn Hajar in “Taqrib Al-Tahdhib“

The research aims to identify narrators from the senior successors of the companions (Qibar At-tabi’in) who narrated from a single companion (Sahabi) and were classified as “acceptable (Maqbūl)” by Ibn Hajar in his work “Taqrib al-Tahdhib,” which represents the sixth rank in his categorization of narrators’ integrity. A key issue addressed is the lack of comprehensive analysis regarding these narrators, which is essential for understanding Ibn Hajar’s evaluation methodology. The research raises important questions about how the limited number of a narrator’s teachers influences their classification in the science of criticism and validation (jarh wa ta’dil) and whether this rank affects the acceptance of their narrations. The significance of the study lies in providing a detailed understanding of hadith narrators among senior successors of the companions who did not achieve authentication, enhancing the comprehension of prophetic traditions. An inductive approach is employed to gather information on this category of narrators from “Taqrib al-Tahdhib,” tracking their narrations and applying descriptive analytical methodologies to study and analyze their classifications. Expected outcomes include a comprehensive listing of these narrators, insights into their role in hadith transmission, and a deeper understanding of Ibn Hajar’s methodology in assessing them. This research ultimately contributes to a more profound and accurate understanding of the transmission of prophetic traditions among senior successors of the companions, helping to clarify their significance in the broader context of hadith literature.