Abu Nu'aym al-Asbahani: He was born during the time of the Prophet (peace be upon him)
Ahmad ibn Salih al-Jalil: Trustworthy
Ibn Hajar al-'Asqalani: He had seen the Prophet (peace be upon him) and is considered among the major trustworthy Successors
al-Dhahabi: It was said: He had seen the Prophet (peace be upon him)
Muhammad ibn Ishaq ibn Mandah al-Asbahani: He was born during the time of the Prophet (peace be upon him)
Muhammad ibn Sa'd, the scribe of al-Waqidi: Trustworthy, narrated few hadiths