Abu Hatim al-Razi: Reliable in Hadith
Ahmad ibn Shu'ayb al-Nasa'i: Thiqah (Trustworthy)
Ibn Hajar al-'Asqalani: He said in al-Qareeb: Thiqah (Trustworthy), excellent
Malik ibn Anas: No one surpasses him in virtue
Muhammad ibn Sa'd, the author of al-Waqidi: Thiqah (Trustworthy), spoke little
Yahya ibn Ma'in: Thiqah (Trustworthy)