ABU Hurayrah is reported to have said, “People say, ‘Abu Hurayrah reports so many (Hadith),' but if it were not for two verses in Allah's book, I would not narrate a single Hadith.” Then he recited, “Verily, those who hide what Allah has sent down of the Book...” (Qur'an, 2:174) and “Verily, those who hide what We have sent down of clear explanation and guidance....” (Qur'an, 2:159) He then said, “Our brothers, the Muhajirun, used to be occupied with trading in the markets, and our brothers, the Ansar, would be occupied with dealing with their wealth and property, but Abu Hurayrah used to stay with Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) for his fill, and would be present when they were not.” (Ibn Abd Al-Barr reported in Jami' Bayan Al
