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Bilal made the call to prayer and Abu Bakr stepped forward and the
prayer commenced. Then, the Messenger of Allah, praise and
peace be upon him, arrived and walked down the rows taking his
place in the first row.
Thereupon the worshipers began to clap (to signal his arrival). Abu
Bakr was engrossed in the prayer and did not hear. The clapping
increased and then he noticed the Prophet, praise and peace be
upon him, who signaled to him to remain in his place and continue
with the prayer. But Abu Bakr raised his hands, praised Allah,
stepped backwards and took his place in the row.
The Prophet, praise and peace be upon him, stepped forward and
led the prayer. When it was over he faced the congregation and
said: „When you encounter something during the prayer why do you
start to clap? Clapping is only for women. When any of you
encounter something during the prayer he should say: 'Exalted is
Allah.' This is certain to draw attention. And, Abu Bakr, what
stopped you from continuing to lead the prayer after I had signaled
prayer commenced. Then, the Messenger of Allah, praise and
peace be upon him, arrived and walked down the rows taking his
place in the first row.
Thereupon the worshipers began to clap (to signal his arrival). Abu
Bakr was engrossed in the prayer and did not hear. The clapping
increased and then he noticed the Prophet, praise and peace be
upon him, who signaled to him to remain in his place and continue
with the prayer. But Abu Bakr raised his hands, praised Allah,
stepped backwards and took his place in the row.
The Prophet, praise and peace be upon him, stepped forward and
led the prayer. When it was over he faced the congregation and
said: „When you encounter something during the prayer why do you
start to clap? Clapping is only for women. When any of you
encounter something during the prayer he should say: 'Exalted is
Allah.' This is certain to draw attention. And, Abu Bakr, what
stopped you from continuing to lead the prayer after I had signaled