Abu Hatim ibn Hibban al-Busti: He mentioned him among the trustworthy narrators
Ahmad ibn Muhammad al-Khalal: A man of high standing
al-Khatib al-Baghdadi: He was trustworthy, a hafiz (one who has memorized the Quran), virtuous and knowledgeable
al-Daraqutni: Trustworthy
Jalaluddin al-Suyuti: The pious hafiz
Amr ibn Dinar al-Athram: We may have argued with him and perhaps there was something in the heart about him