In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy.

All praise belongs to Allah, who established and legislated the religion, sent down the Reminder (az-Zikr), and guaranteed its preservation. I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah alone, without any partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger. May Allah bestow upon him abundant peace and blessings, ameen. To proceed:

Dear brothers and sisters! 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!”

Later, while the Prophet (Peace be upon him) was on his way to perform Umrah (the lesser pilgrimage), a man came up and asked him: