Abu Al-Hasan bin Al-Qattan Al-Fassi: His origin is unknown
Abu Al-Faraj ibn Al-Jawzi: He mentioned him in 'Al-'Ilal Al-Mutanahiya', and said: Abu Yahya is unknown
Abu Hatim bin Hibban Al-Busti: He is among those who contradict the trustworthy narrators in narrations, and narrates additions not found in the reports of the trustworthy narrators, which necessitates leaving out what he narrates alone and considering only what he narrates in agreement with them
Ahmad bin Salih Al-Jili: Trustworthy
Ibrahim bin Ya'qub Al-Jawzajani: He was unjust, misguided, and astray from the right path
Ibn Hajar Al-Asqalani: Acceptable
Al-Dhahabi: Truthful, and once: Abu Yahya Al-Makki is unknown
Sufyan Al-Thawri: Unknown
Abd Al-Azim Al-Munziri: Unknown