Our beloved superior Hazrat Umar ibn al-Khattab (radiy-Allahu Taala anh), who was a heroic leader of Muslims, one of the highest of the Prophet’s Companions, and was famous for his truthfulness, stated:
“It was such a day that a few of us, the Companions, were in the presence and service of Rasulullah (sall-Allahu alaihi wa sallam).” That day, that hour was so blessed, so valuable a day that one could hardly have the chance to live it once again. On that day, it fell to his lot to be honored with being in the Prophet’s company, near him, and to see his blessed face, which was food for spirits and pleasure and comfort to souls. To emphasize the value and honor of that day, he said, “It was such a day...”