Muslims hold Abu Huraira in high esteem and his narrations of Hadith are considered authoritative and reliable.
Abu Huraira, whose full name was Abdur-Rahman ibn Sakhr Al-Azdi, was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and one of the most prominent narrators of Hadith in Islamic history.
He was born in Yemen, but his family migrated to Madinah when he was a child. Abu Huraira's real name was Abdur-Rahman, but he was given the nickname "Abu Huraira," which means "Father of Kittens," because he had a pet kitten that he was very fond of.
Abu Huraira converted to Islam in the seventh year after the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) had migrated from Makkah to Madinah. After embracing Islam, he dedicated himself to serving the Prophet and learning from him. He spent a lot of time with the Prophet, memorizing his teachings, and narrating his sayings and actions.
After the Prophet's death, Abu Huraira continued to serve Islam and the Muslim community. He participated in many battles during the caliphate of Abu Bakr, Umar, and Uthman. During the caliphate of Umar, he was appointed as the governor of Bahrain, where he served for several years.
Abu Huraira was also known for his piety, knowledge, and generosity. He spent his life in the pursuit of knowledge and taught many students, both men and women, the teachings of the Prophet. He narrated over 5,000 Hadith, making him one of the most important sources of Islamic knowledge.
Abu Huraira passed away in Madinah in the year 59 AH (679 CE), at the age of approximately 78. He was buried in the Baqi cemetery next to the Prophet's Mosque. Muslims hold Abu Huraira in high esteem and consider him to be one of the greatest companions of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).