Abu Bakr quotes

Abu Bakr was a close companion of the Prophet Muhammad and the first caliph of the Islamic community after Muhammad’s death. His leadership played a crucial role in unifying the Arabian Peninsula and preserving the early Muslim state. He is remembered for his integrity, devotion, and pivotal role in early Islamic history. Here are 59 of his quotes:

It is a matter of shame that in the morning the birds should be awake earlier than you. (Abu Bakr)
The more knowledge you have, the greater will be your fear of Allah. View quote
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There is greatness in the fear of God, contentment in faith of God, and honour in humility. View quote
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The people who abandon Jihad fall a victim to humility and degradation. View quote
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He who avoids complaint invites happiness. View quote
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Without knowledge action is useless and knowledge without action is futile. View quote
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O man you are busy working for the world, and the world is busy trying to turn you out. View quote
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He who prays five times a day is in the protection of God, and he who is protected by God cannot be harmed by anyone. View quote
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Good actions are a guard against the blows of adversity. View quote
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If an ignorant person is attracted by the things of the world, that is bad. But if a learned person is thus attracted, it is worse. View quote
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Use the same measure for selling that you use for purchasing. (Abu Bakr)
The greatest truth is honesty, and the greatest falsehood is dishonesty. View quote
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Every day, nay every moment, try to do some good deed. View quote
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Do not look down upon any Muslim, for even the most inferior believer is great in the eyes of God. View quote
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When knowledge is limited - it leads to folly... When knowledge exceeds a certain limit, it leads to exploitation. View quote
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Death is the easiest of all things after it, and the hardest of all things before it. View quote
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He who fears to weep, should learn to be kind to those who weep. View quote
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Our abode in this world is transitory, our life therein is but a loan, our breaths are numbered and our indolence is manifest. View quote
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Be good to others, that will protect you against evil. View quote
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If you want to control other people, first control yourself. View quote
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He who is not impressed by sound advice, lacks faith. (Abu Bakr)
The true believer is rewarded in every thing, even in affliction. View quote
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Do not follow vain desires; for verily he who prospers is preserved from lust, greed and anger. View quote
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Follow the way of life, which the Holy Prophet has shown you, for verily that is the right path. View quote
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To fight against the infidels is Jihad; but to fight against your evil self is greater Jihad. View quote
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Abu Bakr

Occupation: Leader
Born: October 25, 573
Died: August 20, 634
Quotes count: 59
Wikipedia: Abu Bakr

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