English translation
2939. It was reported from Ibn ‘Umar who said: “‘Umar said: ‘If I do not appoint a Khalifah (I may do so), for the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ had not appointed a Khalifah. If I appoint a Khalifah (I may do so) for Abū Bakr appointed a Khalifah.’” He (Ibn ‘Umar) said: “By Allāh! As soon as he mentioned the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ and Abū Bakr, I knew that he will not equate anyone with the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ, and that he is not going to appoint a Khalifah.’” (Sahih)
