Although the identification is not absolutely certain, it is probable that al-Battani's father was Jabir ibn Sinan al-Harrani who had a high reputation as an instrument maker in Harran.
Kahit na ang pagkakakilanlan ay hindi ganap na walang tiyak, ito ay malamang na al-Battani ng ama ay Jabir ibn Sinan al-Harrani na nagkaroon ng isang mataas na reputasyon bilang isang instrumento gumagawa sa Harran.