Abd Allah b. Muskan
| Companion of | Imam al-Kazim (a) |
|---|---|
| Teknonym | Abu Muhammad |
| Well Known As | Ibn Muskan |
| Place of Birth | Kufa |
| Death/Martyrdom | before 183/799-800 |
| Professors | Layth b. al-Bakhtari • Zurara b. A'yan • Jabir b. Yazid al-Ju'fi, ... |
| Students | Safwan b. Yahya • Yunus b. 'Abd al-Rahman • Muhammad b. Sinan, ... |
| Works | Kitab fi l-Imama • Kitab fi l-halal wa l-haram |
Abū Muḥammad ʿAbd Allāh b. Muskān (Arabic: ابومحمد عبدالله بن مُسکان), (d. before 183/799-800) known as Ibn Muskan was a narrator of Imam al-Kazim (a). He lived in Kufa.
As a Companion of Imam al-Kazim (a)
| People of Consensus
Comapnions of Imam al-Baqir (a)
Companions of Imam al-Sadiq (a)
Companions of Imam al-Kazim (a) and Imam al-Rida (a) |
The information on his life is minimal. But it is known that he was a companion of Imam al-Kazim (a).
According to a number of narrations he was also a companion of Imam al-Sadiq (a). On one hand, Ibn Faddal[1], al-Barqi[2] and al-Tusi[3] mentioned him as companion of Imam al-Sadiq (a) and in hadith sources of Twelver Shi'ism numerous narrations were stated from Ibn Muskan, a number of them were narrated directly from the Imam (a)[4]. On the other hand, al-Najashi cast doubt on the possibilities that he has narrated hadiths from Imam al-Sadiq (a); he believed Ibn Muskan narrated hadith only from Imam al-Kazim (a).[5] In addition, al-'Ayyashi narrated from Yunus b. 'Abd al-Rahman, Imam al-Kazim's companion, that Ibn Muskan heard only one hadith from Imam al-Sadiq (a), although he has narrated numerous hadiths from him.[6]
Narration
According to Shi'a rijal scholars, Ibn Muskan is definitely considered as a reliable narrator and among People of Consensus[7]. Al-Najashi has described him as "thiqa" and "'ayn" (trustworthy).[8] Al-'Allama al-Hilli has also described him as trustworthy.[9]
Al-Shaykh al-Mufid in his Risalat adadiyya introduces him as one of the faqihs and adds that there is no case for his blame.[10]
Muhaddith Qumi writes, "he is one of the great companions of Imam al-Sadiq (a), he is one of the people who Shi'a scholars have a consensus about the authenticity of their narration."[11]
His name is mentioned in the chain of narration of 1252 hadiths.[12]
Works
Al-Najashi considered Kitab fi al-Imama and Kitab fi al-Halal and al-Haram written by Ibn Muskan. He explained that most of its content is originated from the narrations of his teacher Muhammad b. 'Ali al-Halabi.[13]
Masters
Ibn Muskan has narrated from numerous masters, including:
Narrators
Numerous narrators referred to Ibn Muskan, including:
Demise
According to al-Najashi, Ibn Muskan passed away in the time of Imamate of Imam Musa al-Kazim (a).[16] As Imam al-Kazim (a) was martyred in 183/799-800 so the demise of Ibn Muskan is before that.
Notes
- ↑ Ibn Makula, Al-Ikmal, Vol. 7, P. 257.
- ↑ Al-Barqi, al-Rijal, P. 22.
- ↑ Al-Tusi, Rijal, P.264.
- ↑ see: Ibn Babawayh, al-Tawhid, P. 137.
- ↑ Al-Najashi, al-Rijal, P. 214.
- ↑ Al-Tusi, Ikhtiyar ma'rifat al-rijal, P. 382-383.
- ↑ Al-Tusi, Ikhtiyar ma'rifat al-rijal, P.375; Al-Tusi, Fihrist, P. 196; Al-Tusi, Rijal, P. 264.
- ↑ Al-Najashi, Rijal", p. 214
- ↑ Al-Hilli, Khulasat al-aqwal, p. 194
- ↑ Al-Khoei, Mu'jam rijal al-hadith, vol. 11, p. 348
- ↑ Muhaddith Qumi, al-Kuna wa l-alqab, vol. 1, p, 408
- ↑ Al-Khoei, Mu'jam rijal al-hadith, vol. 11, p. 352
- ↑ Al-Najashi, Rijal, P.264.
- ↑ Al-Kulayni, al-Kafi, Vol. 6, P.143; Al-Tusi, Ikhtiyar ma'rifat al-rijal, P.330; Al-Tusi, Tahzib, Vol.2, P.174, 245.
- ↑ Al-Barqi, Al-Mahasin, P.145;Al-Kulayni, al-Kafi, Vol.7, P.144; Ibn Babawayh, al-Tawhid, P.352; Ibn Babawayh, 'Ilal al-sharayi' , P.377; Ibn Babawayh, Kamal al-din, Vol.1, P.262; Al-Tusi, Tahzib, Vol.1, P.307, Vol.2, P.174,285, Vol.8,P.39.
- ↑ Al-Najashi, Al-Rijal, P.215.
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- The material for this article is mainly taken from عبدالله ابن مسکان in Farsi WikiShia.
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