Quotes from Abu Bakr

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.

The greatest truth is honesty, and the greatest falsehood is dishonesty.

He who indulges in falsehood will find the paths of paradise shut to him.

Intentions count in your actions.

I have been given the authority over you, and I am not the best of you. If I do well, help me; and if I do wrong, set me right. Sincere regard for truth.

If anybody seeks your advice, offer right and sincere advice.

He who avoids complaint invites happiness.

To fight against the infidels is Jihad; but to fight against your evil self is greater Jihad.

In the matter of justice, all should be equal in your eyes.

If you expect the blessings of God, be kind to His people.

When knowledge is limited - it leads to folly... When knowledge exceeds a certain limit, it leads to exploitation.

Youth is not restored by the dyeing of your hair.

The true believer is rewarded in every thing, even in affliction.

Solitude is better than the society of evil persons.

There is no harm in patience, and no profit in lamentation. Death is easier to bear (than) that which precedes it, and more severe than that which comes after it. Remember the death of the Apostle of God, and your sorrow will be lessened.

It is bad for a young man to sin; but it is worse for an old man to sin.

Pride in the case of a rich man is bad, but pride in the case of a poor man is worse.

He who becomes a Muslim does so in his own interest.

Jihad is obligatory for the Muslims.

Muslims should live like brothers.

A Man who is Shy and Modest, is An Amazing Character, but a Women who is Shy and Modest is Beyond Amazing.

Do not follow vain desires; for verily he who prospers is preserved from lust, greed and anger.

Use the same measure for selling that you use for purchasing.

Piety is the most solid goodness, and the vilest of what is evil is vice.