Narrated Sahl bin Sa`d:There was a dispute amongst the people of the tribe of Bani `Amr bin `Auf. The Prophet (ﷺ) went to them along with some of his companions in order to make peace between them. The time for the prayer became due but the Prophet (ﷺ) did not turn up; Bilal pronounced the Adhan (i.e. call) for the prayer but the Prophet (ﷺ) did not turn up, so Bilal went to Abu Bakr and said, "The time for the prayer is due and the Prophet (ﷺ) i detained, would you lead the people in the prayer?" Abu Bakr replied, "Yes, you wish." So, Bilal pronounced the Iqama of the prayer and Abu Bakr went ahead (to lead the prayer), but the Prophet came walking among the rows till he joined the first row. The people started clapping and they clapped too much, and Abu Bakr used not to look hither and thither in the prayer, but he turned round and saw the Prophet (ﷺ) standing behind him. The Prophet (ﷺ) beckoned him with his hand to keep on praying where he was. Abu Bakr raised his hand and praised Allah and then retreated till he came in the (first) row, and the Prophet (ﷺ) went ahead and lead the people in the prayer. When the Prophet (ﷺ) finished the prayer, he turned towards the people and said, "O people! When something happens to you during the prayer, you start clapping. Really clapping is (permissible) for women only. If something happens to one of you in his prayer, he should say: 'Subhan Allah', (Glorified be Allah), for whoever hears him (saying so) will direct his attention towards him. O Abu Bakr! What prevented you from leading the people in the prayer when I beckoned to you (to continue)?" Abu Bakr replied, "It did not befit the son of Abu Quhafa to lead the prayer in front of the Prophet.
Reference
Sahih al-Bukhari 2690
In-book reference
Book 53, Hadith 1
USC-MSA web (English)
Vol. 3, Book 49, Hadith 855
Translation by Dr. M. Muhsin Khan · Language: EN
Sahih
It is related from Sahl ibn Sa'd there was some disagreement between some people of the Banu 'Amr ibn 'Awf. The Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, went to them with some people to make peace among them. The time for the prayer came, but the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, had not yet returned. Bilal came and gave the adhan for the prayer, but the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, had still not come. He went to Abu Bakr and said, "The Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, has been detained and the time for the prayer has come. Will you lead the prayer?" He replied, "Yes, if you wish." The iqama for the prayer was given and Abu Bakr went forward [to lead the prayer]. Then the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, came walking through the rows until he was standing in the first row. The people began to clap, until they did it a lot. Abu Bakr almost never turned around in the prayer, but he turned around and saw the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, behind him. He, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, made a gesture to him with his hand, commanding him to pray as he was doing. Abu Bakr raised his hands and praised Allah and then fell back until he was in the row. The Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, went forward and led the people in the prayer. When he finished, he turned to the people and said, "O people, why is it that when something happened to you in your prayer you started clapping? Clapping is for women. If something happens during the prayer, you should say, 'Subhanallah.' Whoever hears it will turn around. Abu Bakr, what kept you from leading the people in prayer when I commanded you?' Abu Bakr said, 'It is not for Ibn Abi Quhafa to pray in front of the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace.'"
Reference
Sahih al-Bukhari 2690
In-book reference
Book 53, Hadith 1
USC-MSA web (English)
Vol. 3, Book 49, Hadith 855
Translation by Aisha Bewley · Language: EN
Sahih
