Allâh's Messenger (ﷺ) went to establish peace among Banî 'Amr bin ' Auf. In the meantime, the time of As-Salât (the prayer) was due and the Mu'adhdhin went to Bakr and said, "Will you lead the (prayer), so that I may pronounce the Iqâma? Bakr replied in the affirmative and led the (prayer). Allâh's Messenger (ﷺ) came while the people were still praying and he entered the rows of the praying people till he stood in the (first row). The people clapped their hands. Abu Bakr never glanced sideways in his (prayer) but when the people continued clapping, Bakr looked and saw Allâh's Messenger (ﷺ) Allâh's Messenger (ﷺ) beckoned him to stay at his place. Abu Bakr raised his hands and thanked Allâh for that order of Allâh's Messenger (ﷺ) and then he retreated till he reached the first row. Allâh's Messenger (ﷺ) went forward and led the Salât (prayer). When Allâh's Messenger (ﷺ) finished the Salât (prayer), he said, "Abu Bakr ! What prevented you from staying when I ordered you to do so?" Bakr replied, "How can Ibn (Bakr) dare to lead the Salât (prayer) in the presence of Allâh's Messenger (ﷺ)?" Then Allâh's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "Why did you clap so much? If something happens to anyone during his Salât (prayer) he should say Allâh. If he says so he will be attended to, and clapping is for women. [1:652-0.B.]