Abu Atiyyah says that Sayyiduna Malik bin Huwairith (may Allah be pleased with him) came to us, and the time for prayer arrived. It was suggested to him to step forward (and lead the congregation). He said that someone from among you should lead the congregation. When he had performed the prayer, he said: I heard the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) say: "When a person goes to meet a people, he should not lead them in prayer; rather, someone from among them should lead them in prayer." In the narration of Janab Waki’, these words are present: He said that someone from among you should step forward (and lead the congregation); I will tell you why I did not step forward.