Narrated Aisha (RA): That the Prophet ﷺ said (to her). "Order Abu Bakr (RA) to lead the people in prayer." She replied," Abu Bakr (RA) is a soft-hearted person and when he stands at your place, he will weep (so he will not be able to lead the prayer)." The Prophet ﷺ repeated the same order and she gave the same reply. The narrator, Shuba said that the Prophet ﷺ said on the third or fourth time. "You are (like) the female companions of Joseph. Order Abu Bakr (RA) to lead the prayer. "