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ABU BAKR IS INSTRUCTED TO LEAD THE PRAYER

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“When the illness of the Prophet, praise and peace be upon him, became severe he was asked about the prayer so he said: ‘Tell Abu Bakr to lead the prayer.’ Lady Ayesha, may Allah be pleased with her, overheard this and said: ‘Abu Bakr is very tender-hearted, he is sure to be overcome when he recites the Koran.’ The Prophet, praise and peace be upon him, repeated: ‘Tell him to lead the prayer.’”

We are also informed:

“When Abu Bakr stands (to pray) in your place people will not be able to hear him because of his weeping.”

Bukhari and Muslim with a chain up to ibn Omar who related that Lady Ayesha, may Allah be pleased with her, said this.