Hazrat Yahya bin Atiq says that Hazrat Ibn Sirin said: I have written the borders for Ubaidah, you may ask him.

Hazrat Saeed bin Jubair says that I was with Hazrat Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them). Whatever hadith I heard from him, I would write it on the front part of the saddle. When I dismounted, I would transfer it into my notebook.

Ayyub narrates that Hazrat Abu Qilabah said: Writing is more preferable to me than forgetting.

Ayyub narrates that Hazrat Abu al-Malih said: People find fault with our writing, whereas Allah, the Lord of Honor, has said: Translation: Its knowledge is with my Lord in a Book.

Imam Sha'bi says that whenever Hazrat Abdur Rahman bin Abdullah heard any hadith, he would write it down.

Hazrat Abdullah bin Hanish says that I saw people writing on their hands with pens.