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Bukhari (via Imran b. Hittan)

Imran b. Hittan — Kharijite who praised Ali's murderer

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Bukhari reference: KIT 333

Scholarly Critique

Scholar: al-Daraqutni
Critique Type: Defective transmitter (religious deviation)
Scholar Grading: Questioned (deviant beliefs)

Ibn Hajar admits heretical leanings 'undermine the narration' but excuses al-Bukhari — it is auxiliary. Other scholars argue Imran transmitted before joining Kharijites. Ibn Hajar cites approvals from al-'Ijli, Qatada, and Abu Dawud.

Final Assessment and Source

Final Grade: Disputed (auxiliary narration; Ibn Hajar concedes undermined but excuses as shawahid)
Source: Brown (2004), JIS 15:1, pp. 35-36; KIT 333; Lisan al-Mizan iii.333

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