The hadith has been narrated on the authority ot al-A’mash with the same chain of transmitters but no mention is made of: ” They are my companions; they are my companions.”
Hadith In Arabic Text :
وحدثناه عثمان بن أبي شيبة، وإسحاق بن إبراهيم، عن جرير، عن الأعمش، بهذا الإسناد . ولم يذكر ” أصحابي أصحابي ” .
Chapter : The Book Pertaining to the Excellent Qualities of the Holy Prophet (may Peace be upon them) and His – كتاب الفضائل