Abu Hatim al-Razi: He was born during the lifetime of the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him
Abu Hatim ibn Hibban al-Busti: He mentioned him in al-Thiqat
Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani: He had a vision (of the Prophet)
Muhammad ibn Sa'd, the author of al-Waqidi: Trustworthy, spoke little