Hadith 35242

Yahya related to me from Malik from Abu Hazim Salama ibn Dinarfrom Sahl ibn Said as-Saidi that the Messenger of Allah, may Allahbless him and grant him peace, went to the tribe of Bani Amr ibn Awfto settle their disputes .The time for the prayer came and themuadhdhin came to Abu Bakr as-Siddiq and said, "Could you lead thepeople in prayer and I will say the iqama?" He said, "Yes," and AbuBakr prayed. The Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant himpeace, came back while the people were praying, and approached andjoined the row. People clapped, but Abu Bakr did not turn round. Thepeople increased their clapping, and Abu Bakr turned round and saw theMessenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, and theMessenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, indicatedto him to stay in his place. Abu Bakr raised his hands and praisedAllah that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant himpeace, had told him to do that. Then he drew back until he was in therow, and the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant himpeace, stepped forward and led the prayer. When he had finished hesaid, "Abu Bakr, what stopped you from staying put like I told you?"Abu Bakr said, "It is not for Ibn Abi Quhafa to pray in front of theMessenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace."The Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said,"Why did I see you all clapping so much? If something happens to youin the prayer you should say 'Subhana-llah' (Glory be to Allah), andwhen you say 'Subhana-llah' you will be heard. Clapping is only forwomen."