Imam al-Tabarani states: The kunyah of Sayyiduna Thawban (may Allah be pleased with him) is "Abu Abdullah". According to one view, he was from the Himyar tribe of Yemen, and he was a mawla (client) of the family of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). It has been said: He had been taken captive, and the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) bought him and set him free. He used to live in Hims. He died in 55 AH.
Hadith Referenceمجمع الزوائد ومنبع الفوائد / كتاب المناقب / 16009
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:إسنادہ صحیح
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