Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah 7354 — What the Prophet (peace and blessings)

Sayyiduna Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with him) said: When the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) passed away, the Ansar said: "There will be one leader from us and one from you." At this Sayyiduna Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) came to them and said to them: "O company of the Ansar, do you not know that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) ordered Abu Bakr to lead the people in prayer?" They said: "Yes, indeed, that is exactly so." Sayyiduna Umar said: "Then which of you would be content to go ahead of Abu Bakr?"