Abu Naeem al-Asbahani: Some mentioned him among the companions, but it is not proven
Ahmad ibn Salih al-Jalili: Syrian, follower, trustworthy
Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani: Veteran, and it is said he was a companion
Ibn Asakir al-Dimashqi: It is said he was a companion
Al-Dhahabi: It was said: He was a companion
Al-Mizzi: It is said: He was a companion
Muhammad ibn Saad, the writer of al-Waqidi: Trustworthy