Abu Bakr
Abu Bakr
Abū Bakr ‘Abdallāh bin Abī Quḥāfah aṣ-Ṣiddīqpopularly known as Abu Bakr, was a senior companionand—through his daughter Aisha—the father-in-law of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Abu Bakr became the first openly declared Muslim outside Muhammad's family. Abu Bakr served as a trusted advisor to Muhammad. During Muhammad's lifetime, he was involved in several campaigns and treaties...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Every day, nay every moment, try to do some good deed.
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Without knowledge action is useless and knowledge without action is futile.
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To fight against the infidels is Jihad; but to fight against your evil self is greater Jihad.
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Pride in the case of a rich man is bad, but pride in the case of a poor man is worse.
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He who indulges in falsehood will find the paths of paradise shut to him.
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You should not quarrel with your neighbour, for he will remain where he is, but your high handedness will become the talk of the people.
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There is greatness in the fear of God, contentment in faith of God, and honour in humility.
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As there is no darkness in the moonlight. So is Mustafa (Muhammad), the well wisher, bright.
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He who is not impressed by sound advice, lacks faith.
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Use the same measure for selling that you use for purchasing.