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Narrated `Aisha: When the Prophet, became ill in his fatal illness, Someone came to inform him about the prayer, and the Prophet (peace be upon him) told him to tell Abu Bakr to lead the people in the prayer. I said, “Abu Bakr is a softhearted man and if he stands for the prayer in your place, he would weep and would not be able to recite the Qur’an.” The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “Tell Abu Bakr to lead the prayer.” I said the same as before. He (repeated the same order and) on the third or the fourth time he said, “You are the companions of Joseph. Tell Abu Bakr to lead the prayer.” So Abu Bakr led the prayer and meanwhile the Prophet (peace be upon him) felt better and came out with the help of two men; as if I see him just now dragging his feet on the ground. When Abu Bakr saw him, he tried to retreat but the Prophet (peace be upon him) beckoned him to carry on. Abu Bakr retreated a bit and the Prophet (peace be upon him) sat on his (left) side. Abu Bakr was repeating the Takbir (Allahu Akbar) of Allah’s Messenger (peace be upon him) for the people to hear.