Bukahri is of the view that his traditions are unknown and...

Bukahri is of the view that his traditions are unknown and his nickname is Abu Ishaq.[^72] Manawi says: The author has implied that this tradition is authentic but his opinion is not correct. This is because Ibn Jawzi has considered this tradition among weak ones. This tradition owes its reputation to the name 'Mukhtar'. According to Ibn Hayyan, Mukhatar narrates unknown traditions from well-known people to the extent that it was thought that he was doing it purposely.

Mizan al-Itidal on the other hand mentions that his traditions are unknown. The author of Mizan places this tradition among unknown traditions reported by Mukhtar.[^73] Previous…