Abu Hatim al-Razi: Truthful
Abu Hatim ibn Hibban al-Busti: Mentioned him among the trustworthy
Ahmad ibn Hanbal: When he was asked about whom to write from Kufa, he said, 'Go to Hannad'
Ahmad ibn Shu'ayb al-Nasa'i: Trustworthy
Ibn Hajar al-'Asqalani: Trustworthy
al-Dhahabi: The حافظ, the ascetic
Wakee' ibn al-Jarrah: He did not magnify anyone like he magnified him