Zayd ibn Khalid al-Juhani

Wathilah ibn al-Asqa, may Allah be pleased with him, was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ known for his longevity, his sincere devotion, and his active role in transmitting prophetic knowledge into old age. He embraced Islam and became deeply attached to the Prophet's teachings. He participated in several military campaigns and later settled in Syria, where he became one of the most long-lived and active narrators among the companions in that region. He reportedly died at over one hundred years of age, around 83 AH in Damascus, making him one of the last surviving companions in Syria. His longevity meant he could transmit hadith directly to generations of Tabi'i scholars who had no personal contact with the Prophet. He narrated hadiths on faith, sincerity, the limits of halal and haram, supplications, and righteous conduct. Among his notable narrations is the hadith on the virtues and characteristics of a true believer. His narrations appear in the Sunan of Abu Dawud, al-Tirmidhi, and Ibn Majah and are cited in various chapters of Islamic jurisprudence and ethics.