The Prophet (a.

The Prophet (a.s) then agreed for `Umar to be asked for leading the prayer. `Umar said that with Abū-Bakr around he would not agree to lead. Abū-Bakr went forward. In this time, the prophet (a.s) felt some relief from his ailment and came out of his room. Abū-Bakr heard his footsteps and tried to move back. The Prophet (a.s) pulled at the lapel of his cloak and made him stand where he was.

He himself sat down and where Abū-Bakr had stopped the Recitation, he continued.”[1] In this narration certain things have come that help in understanding the real facts.…