When the Prophet (ﷺ) became seriously ill and asked whether the people had offered the (prayer). We replied, "No, O Allâh's Messenger (ﷺ)! They are waiting for you." He added, "Put water for me in a trough. 'Aisha (added): We did so. He took a bath and tried to get up but fainted. When he recovered, he again asked whether the people had offered the Salât (prayer). We said, "No, they are waiting for you, O Allâh's Messenger (ﷺ), "He again said, "Put water in a trough for me." He sat down and took a bath and tried to get up but fainted again. Then he recovered and said, "Have the people offered the (prayer)?" We replied, "No, they are waiting for you, O Allâh's Messenger (ﷺ), "He said, "Put water for me in the trough." Then he sat down and washed himself and tried to get up but he fainted. When he recovered, he asked, "Have the people offered the Salât (prayer)?" We said, "No, they are waiting for you, O Allâh's Messenger (ﷺ)! " The people were in the mosque waiting for the Prophet (ﷺ) for the 'Isha' prayer. The Prophet (ﷺ) sent for Abu Bakr to lead the people in the (prayer). The Messenger (ﷺ) went to Abu Bakr and said, Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) orders you to lead the people in the Salât (prayer). Bakr was a soft-hearted man, so he asked 'Umar to lead the Salât (prayer) but Umar replied, "You are more rightful." So Abu Bakr led the Salât (prayer) in those days. The remaining of this Hadith has already been narrated [See Hadîth No. 399]. [1:655-O.B.]