Volume 1, Book 11, Number 651:
Narrated ‘Urwa’s father:
‘Aisha said, “Allah’s Apostle ordered Abu Bakr to lead the people in the prayer during his illness
and so he led them in prayer.” ‘Urwa, a sub narrator, added, “Allah’s Apostle felt a bit relieved and
came out and Abu Bakr was leading the people. When Abu Bakr saw the Prophet he retreated but the
Prophet beckoned him to remain there. Allah’s Apostle sat beside Abu Bakr. Abu Bakr was following
the prayer of Allah’s Apostle and the people were following the prayer of Abu Bakr.”