It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Musa (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) fell ill and his illness became severe, so he (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Tell Abu Bakr to lead the people in prayer. Umm al-Mu’minin Sayyidah Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) submitted: O Messenger of Allah! Abu Bakr is extremely soft-hearted; when he stands in your place, he will not be able to lead the people in prayer. He (peace and blessings be upon him) said: I am telling you to tell Abu Bakr to lead the people in prayer; you are like the women who tried to seduce Yusuf (peace be upon him). So the Messenger of Allah’s (peace and blessings be upon him) messenger went to Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him), and Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) led the people in prayer during the lifetime of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him).