It is said that he (rahimahullaah) saw Anas (radiyallaahu-anhu).  He was from the leaders of the people of his time; in worship, virtue, fear of Allaah, abstinence from the unnecessary worldly things, firm upon the Sunnah and harsh against Ahlul Bidah.  

[Chapter: A mention of those who followed the followers of the companions: Source: Seeratus Salaf As-Saaleh by: Imaam Ismaaeel Bin Muhammad Bin Fadl Al-Asbahaanee (535AH)]