When the Prophet, became ill in his fatal illness, Someone came to inform him about the prayer, andthe Prophet (ﷺ) told him to tell Abu Bakr to lead the people in the prayer. I said, "Abu Bakr is asofthearted man and if he stands for the prayer in your place, he would weep and would not be able torecite the Qur'an." The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Tell Abu Bakr to lead the prayer." I said the same as before. He(repeated the same order and) on the third or the fourth time he said, "You are the companions ofJoseph. Tell Abu Bakr to lead the prayer." So Abu Bakr led the prayer and meanwhile the Prophet (ﷺ) feltbetter and came out with the help of two men; as if I see him just now dragging his feet on the ground.When Abu Bakr saw him, he tried to retreat but the Prophet (ﷺ) beckoned him to carry on. Abu Bakrretreated a bit and the Prophet (ﷺ) sat on his (left) side. Abu Bakr was repeating the Takbir (AllahuAkbar) of Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) for the people to hear.