Abd al-Aziz bin Abi Hazim narrates from his father (may Allah have mercy on him), who narrates from Sahl (may Allah be pleased with him), that we used to say: "The pulpit is upon one of the gates of Paradise." Sahl (may Allah be pleased with him) said: What is called «tur'ah»? We said: The gate. He said: Yes, it is the gate.
Hadith Referenceالسنن الكبرى للبيهقي / كتاب الحج / 10287