Abu Bakr

Caliph

0634-08-23

Abu Bakr was a close companion of the Prophet Muhammad and the first caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate. He ruled from 632 to 634 CE. Sunni historical tradition gives him a central role in the early consolidation of the Muslim community.

Quotes by Abu Bakr

Do not follow vain desires for verily he who prospers is preserved from lust, greed and anger.
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Solitude is better than the society of evil persons.
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Cursed is the man who dies, but the evil done by him survives.
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It is a matter of shame that in the morning the birds should be awake earlier than you.
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The true believer is rewarded in every thing, even in affliction.
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The greatest truth is honesty, and the greatest falsehood is dishonesty.
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Do not follow vain desires; for verily he who prospers is preserved from lust, greed and anger.
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The people who abandon Jihad fall a victim to humility and degradation.
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He who fears to weep, should learn to be kind to those who weep.
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When you seek advice, do not withhold any facts from the person whose advice you seek.
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Without knowledge action is useless and knowledge without action is futile.
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O man you are busy working for the world, and the world is busy trying to turn you out.
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It is bad for a young man to sin; but it is worse for an old man to sin.
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Be just: the unjust never prosper. Be valiant: die rather than yield. Be merciful: slay neither old men, children, nor women. Destroy neither fruit trees, grain, nor cattle. Keep your word, even to your enemies.
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Obey me as I obey God and His Messenger; if I disobey them, then you should disobey me.
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Public property has the same standing with me as that of an orphan; if it is much, it must be conserved, and if it is little, it must be used with care.
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