Abu Ahmad al-'Askari: His narration is mursal (missing a chain link)
Abu al-Qasim al-Baghawi: Denied his companionship
Abu Hatim ibn Hibban al-Busti: He was a companion
Ibn Hajar al-'Asqalani: It was said he was a companion
Al-Dhahabi: Companion
Al-Mizzi: He was a companion