It is narrated from Sayyiduna Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) that Sayyiduna Ubayy (may Allah be pleased with him) said to Sayyiduna Umar (may Allah be pleased with him): O Commander of the Faithful! I have heard and learned the Noble Qur'an directly from the one who received it from Jibreel (peace be upon him), while it was still fresh.