Friday Sermon: The Sunnah and its position In Islam, By Murtadha Gusau

One day, Ya’ala Ibn Umayyah said to Umar Ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with them both): “Show me the Prophet (Peace be upon him) when he is receiving revelation!” [Narrated by al-Hakim] Both are also parts of the Reminder (az-Zikr) that Allah sent down to His Messenger (Peace be upon him), as He stated: “And We revealed to you the message [the Reminder] that you may make clear to the people what was sent down to them.” [Narrated by al-Bukharī and Muslim] He also promised a radiant, joyful life to whoever carries his Sunnah and transmits it, saying (Peace be upon him): “May Allah grant brightness and beauty to a person who hears a Hadith (Prophetic saying) from us, memorises it, and conveys it to others.