Musnad Abi Ya'la 3977 — we were present in the gathering

It is narrated from Sayyiduna Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) that we were present in the gathering of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) when he (peace and blessings be upon him) laughed and asked: "Do you know what I am laughing at?" We said: Allah and His Messenger know best. He (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "(I laughed) at the servant's conversation with his Lord when he will say on the Day of Resurrection: 'My Lord, did You not grant me protection from injustice?' Allah, the Mighty and Majestic, will say: 'Of course (I did).' The servant will say: 'Today I will never accept any witness against myself except one of my own limbs.' Allah Almighty will say: 'Today your own self is sufficient as a witness against you, and the Kiraman Katibin (the noble angels who record deeds) are also present as witnesses.' Then a seal will be placed on his mouth, and it will be said to his limbs and organs: 'Speak!' So they will describe his deeds. After that he will be allowed to speak, and he will say (cursing his own limbs): 'May you be far removed and ruined! It was for your sake that I was arguing (with Allah) and defending you.'"