Musnad Ahmad Hadith 7705

Abdur Rahman A'raj (may Allah have mercy on him) says that once I heard Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) saying: "You people think that Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates many hadiths from the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). (Allah has promised to gather everyone together, and you say: Why do the Muhajir Sahabah not narrate these hadiths from the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)? Or why do the Ansar not narrate these hadiths?) The fact is that the Muhajirun used to be busy in the markets and bazaars with trade, and the Ansari companions were occupied with looking after their wealth and gardens, while I was a single man who was often present in the gatherings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). When they were absent, I was present; when they forgot, I remembered. Once, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said: 'Who is there who will spread his cloak (for me to sit on) until my speech is finished, then wrap it around his body? Then he will never forget anything he hears from me.' So I spread the cloak that I was wearing. When the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) finished his speech, I wrapped it around my body. By the One in Whose hand is my soul, after that day I never forgot anything I heard from the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). And by Allah, if there were not two verses in the Book of Allah, I would never narrate a single hadith to you." Then he recited those two verses: "Indeed, those who conceal the clear proofs and guidance We have revealed..."