Grounds that undermines the credibility of Younis bin Zabian

Younis bin Zabian was one of the Shiite narrators accused of exaggeration at the time of Imam Sadiq (AS). In the Shiite narrative sources, he is typically recognized as the narrator of traditions related to beliefs and ethics. The preceding narration scholars have discredited him on the account of exaggeration, falsehood, and the fabrication of hadith, which has been corroborated by recent narration scholars as well. There are conflicting reports in the praise or criticism of Younis bin Zabian. In this paper, to investigate the reasons and grounds for issuing the decree that undermines the credibility of Younis bin Zabian, the statements in his admiration and denunciation are analyzed. The results suggest the weakness and inadequacy of the reasons offered in the admiration and the accuracy and clarity of one of the major traditions in the condemnation of Younis bin Zabian. Also, the consensus of narration scholars on impaired credibility of Younis bin Zabian is originated in the discreet behavior of Imam Reza’s (AS) narrators in dealing with Younis bin Zabian’s traditions. Ayashi, Kashi, Ibn Ghazairi, and Najashi, consistent with their grand narration scholars, have declared that Younis bin Zabian's traditions lack credibility.