Muhammad bin Umar (al-Waqidi) states that the kunyah of al-Dahhak bin Qays al-Akbar was Abu Unays. When the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) passed away, al-Dahhak was a boy who had not yet reached puberty.

Muhammad bin Jarir states that al-Waqidi held that al-Dahhak bin Qays did not hear anything from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), while other hadith scholars say that he did hear from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). So we say, with the help of Allah, that the correct view is that of Abu Ja'far Muhammad bin Jarir (may Allah have mercy on him), because reports from him from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) are authentically established in which his hearing is mentioned.

Sayyiduna Mu'awiyah bin Abi Sufyan (may Allah be pleased with them both) states: Al-Dahhak bin Qays narrated to me, and he is a trustworthy and approved person, that he heard the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) say: "There will always be a ruler from Quraysh."