Sahih al-Bukhari 646 (Book 10, Hadith 58)
‘When Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) fell sick with the fatal illness and when the time of prayer became due and
Adhan was pronounced, he said, ‘Tell Abu Bakr to lead the people in prayer.’ He was told that Abu
Bakr was a softhearted man and would not be able to lead the prayer in his place. The Prophet (ﷺ) gave
the same order again but he was given the same reply. He gave the order for the third time and said,
‘You (women) are the companions of Joseph. Tell Abu Bakr to lead the prayer.’ So Abu Bakr came
out to lead the prayer. In the meantime the condition of the Prophet (ﷺ) improved a bit and he came out
with the help of two men one on each side. As if I was observing his legs dragging on the ground
owing to the disease. Abu Bakr wanted to retreat but the Prophet (ﷺ) beckoned him to remain at his place
and the Prophet (ﷺ) was brought till he sat beside Abu Bakr.” Al-A`mash was asked, “Was the Prophet (ﷺ)
praying and Abu Bakr following him, and were the people following Abu Bakr in that prayer?” Al-
A`mash replied in the affirmative with a nod of his head. Abu Muawiya said, “The Prophet (ﷺ) was sitting
on the left side of Abu Bakr who was praying while standing.”
Sahih al-Bukhari 646 (Book 10, Hadith 58)
The above hadith is from the Sahih al-Buhari collection of hadiths. Imam al-Bukhārī’s Sahih al-Bukhari is a masterpiece of Islamic literature, completed in the 9th century. It is revered as one of the most authentic and important books in Sunni Islam, forming a core part of the six canonical hadith collections (Kutub al-Sittah). This set also includes Sahih Muslim, Sunan Abu Dawood, Sunan al-Tirmidhi, Sunan an-Nasa’i, and Sunan ibn Majah. Al-Bukhārī’s specific contribution is a massive work containing around 7,563 verified hadiths, which are thematically sorted into 97 books to provide clear guidance on a multitude of subjects.
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For more Hadith in Book 10: Call to Prayers (Adhaan)