Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah 7352 — What the Prophet (peace and blessings)

Sayyiduna Abu Musa (may Allah be pleased with him) said: During the final illness of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), when his illness became severe, he said: "Tell Abu Bakr to lead the prayer." At this Sayyidah Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) said: "He is a soft-hearted man; when he stands in your place he will not be able to lead the people in prayer." The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Tell Abu Bakr himself to lead the prayer; you are like the women (in the story) of Yusuf." So Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) led the people in prayer during the blessed lifetime of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him).