OverviewA companion remembered for teaching in Basra and asking how an ill person should pray.CategoryCompanionPeriodBirth date unknown · d. c. 672 CE
Life and settingImran belonged to the Khuza‘a tribe and joined the Muslim community during Muhammad’s ﷺ lifetime. He travelled to learn and transmitted reports from both Muhammad ﷺ and other companions.Source: TDV Encyclopaedia of Islam
Work and legacyIn Basra he taught students including Hasan al-Basri and Muhammad ibn Sirin. He also served briefly as a judge, but continued teaching after leaving the post and avoided taking sides in the civil war.Source: TDV Encyclopaedia of Islam
SourcesOriginal concise biography based on the cited references. Historical reports, later devotional traditions and uncertain dates are distinguished where relevant.TDV Encyclopaedia of IslamSahih al-Bukhari 1117
