Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah 34186 — Reports on the virtue of Umar bin

Mujahid (may Allah have mercy on him) reports that Sayyiduna Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) once passed by the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) while Sayyidah Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) was with him, and the two of them were eating a sweet dish. He (peace and blessings be upon him) invited Sayyiduna Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) as well. He put his hand in along with their hands, and his hand touched the hand of Sayyidah Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her). At this he said: "Oh! If I were obeyed in the matter of her and her companions, no eye would see her or her companions." This happened before the command of hijab was revealed. Then, upon this, the verse was revealed.