Abu Hatim ibn Hibban al-Busti: He mentioned him in al-Thiqat
Ibn Hajar al-'Asqalani: He had a vision
Ibn 'Abd al-Barr al-Andalusi: He was noble and had rank and honor in Medina, and was among the senior Tabi'een
al-Dhahabi: He was of great rank
Muhammad ibn Sa'd, the author of al-Waqidi: He is considered among the senior Tabi'een
Muhammad ibn 'Umar al-Waqidi: He was noble, well-known and trustworthy