Mother of the Believers, Lady Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her), narrates that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Among the nations before you, there used to be «محدث»; if there is such a person in this nation, it will be Umar ibn al-Khattab."
Hadith Referenceمسند الحميدي / 255
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:إسناده حسن
Hadith Takhrij«إسناده حسن وأخرجه مسلم 2398، وابن حبان فى ”صحيحه“ : 6894»