Abu Hatim ibn Hibban al-Busti: Mentioned him among the trustworthy narrators
Ahmad ibn Muhammad al-Khalal: I do not know anyone more understanding than him in what he was asked, in debate, argumentation, knowledge, and memorization
Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani: Acceptable
Al-Dhahabi: He has some ignorance
Muhammad ibn Ismail al-Bukhari: Mentioned him in al-Tarikh al-Kabir