Hamzah 
He was Hamzah bin Habeeb Az-Zayyaat. He was born in 80 Hijrah, and died in 156 Hijrah. His lifespan was such that he was alive at the same time as some of the Sahabah, so it is possible that he met up with some of them. Hamzah was the leader of the recitors in Al-Kufah after ‘Aasim. Muhammad bin Fadheel said about Hamzah, “I think the only reason that calamity has not come to Al-Kufah is because of Hamzah.”
His two rawee are Khalaf and Khallaad, who both read to Saleem bin ‘Eesaa Al-Kufee, and he (Saleem) read directly to Hamzah.
Khalaf
His name was Khalaf bin Hiashaam Al-Bazzaar Al-Baghdadee, and he was known as Abu Muhammed. He was born in the year 150 Al-Hijarah and was greatly trusted, ascetic, known for his worship, and a scholar. He died in the year 229 Al-Hijarah in Bagdad.
Khallaad
His name was Khallaad bin Khaled Ash-Shaybanee, As-Sayrafee Al-Kufee, and he was called Abu ‘Eesaa. He was a reputed imam in recitation, knowledgeable, verifier, and editor. He was born in 119 Hijrah and died in the year 220 Hijrah. He was approved for recitation of Hamzah from Saleem bin ‘Eesaa, and Saleem read directly to Imam Hamzah.
