Is it permissible to say "Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) said," or is it necessary to say "The Messenger of Allah said"?

The questioner : ... Did Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) say it, or is it necessary to say "The Messenger of Allah said"?

The Shaykh : I do not know. It is said "The Messenger said" or "The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said."

The questioner : Is it permissible to say: "Muhammad (may Allah's prayer and peace be upon him) said"?

The Shaykh : It is permissible, but it is said "The Messenger of Allah said," as the scholars have stated. Yes.

The questioner : Prayer, prayer is better, or recitation.

The Shaykh : Yes.