Mukhtasar Bukhari (Abridged) 410 — The imam is appointed

The hadith of Umm al-Mu'minin Aisha Siddiqa (may Allah be pleased with her) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) prayed in his house during his illness has already been mentioned, and in this narration she says that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "When the imam prays sitting, then you should also pray sitting." (But this command was later abrogated. See the chapter: To what extent should a sick person attend the congregation?)