Chapter 10: The Book of Leading the Prayer (Al-Imamah)

It was narrated from Sahl bin Sa' d that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) heard that there was a dispute among Banu 'Amr bin 'Awf, so he went to them with some other people to reconcile between them. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was delayed there, and the time for Zuhr came. Bilal came to Abu Bakr and said to him: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) has been delayed (there) and the time for prayer has come, will you lead the people in prayer?" Abu Bakr said: 'Yes, if you wish.' Bilal said the Iqamah and Abu Bakr went forward and said the Takbir for the people. Then the Messenger of Allah(ﷺ) came, passing through the rows (of praying people) and stood in the (first) row and the people started clapping. Abu Bakr would never glance sideways in his prayer but when the people clapped so much he looked back and (ﷺ) Messenger of Allah (ﷺ). The Messenger of Allah(ﷺ) gestured to him to carry on praying. Aha Bakr raised his hands praising Allah the Mighty and Sublime, and retreated till he reached the (first) row. Then the Messenger of Allah(ﷺ) went forward and led the people in the prayer. When he completed the prayer he turned to face the people and said: '0 people, why did you start clapping when something unusual happened to you in the prayer? Clapping is only for women. So whoever among you comes across something in the prayer should say: 'Subhan Allah' for there is none who will not turn round when they hear him saying Subhan Allah. 0 Abu Bakr! What prevented you from leading the people in the prayer when I gestured to you to do so?' Abu Bakr replied: 'It is not fitting for the son of Abu Quhafah to lead the prayer in the presence of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ).'"
Sunan an-Nasa'i 784
Chapters
1 The Book of Purification 2 The Book of Water 3 The Book of Menstruation and Istihadah 4 The Book of Ghusl and Tayammum 5 The Book of Salah 6 The Book of the Times (of Prayer) 7 The Book of the Adhan (The Call to Prayer) 8 The Book of the Masjids 9 The Book of the Qiblah 10 The Book of Leading the Prayer (Al-Imamah) 11 The Book of the Commencement of the Prayer 12 The Book of The At-Tatbiq (Clasping One's Hands Together) 13 The Book of Forgetfulness (In Prayer) 14 The Book of Jumu'ah (Friday Prayer) 15 The Book of Shortening the Prayer When Traveling 16 The Book of Eclipses 17 The Book of Praying for Rain (Al-Istisqa') 18 The Book of the Fear Prayer 19 The Book of the Prayer for the Two 'Eids 20 The Book of Qiyam Al-Lail (The Night Prayer) and Voluntary Prayers During the Day 21 The Book of Funerals 22 The Book of Fasting 23 The Book of Zakah 24 The Book of Hajj 25 The Book of Jihad 26 The Book of Marriage 27 The Book of Divorce 28 The Book of Horses, Races and Shooting 29 The Book of Endowments 30 The Book of Wills 31 The Book of Presents 32 The Book of Gifts 33 The Book of ar-Ruqba 34 The Book of 'Umra 35 The Book of Oaths and Vows 36 The Book of the Kind Treatment of Women 37 The Book of Fighting [The Prohibition of Bloodshed] 38 The Book of Distribution of Al-Fay' 39 The Book of al-Bay'ah 40 The Book of al-'Aqiqah 41 The Book of al-Fara' and al-'Atirah 42 The Book of Hunting and Slaughtering 43 The Book of ad-Dahaya (Sacrifices) 44 The Book of Financial Transactions 45 The Book of Oaths (qasamah), Retaliation and Blood Money 46 The Book of Cutting off the Hand of the Thief 47 The Book Of Faith and its Signs 48 The Book of Adornment 49 The Book of the Etiquette of Judges 50 The Book of Seeking Refuge with Allah 51 The Book of Drinks