Abu Bakr

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

Maybe a thing that you do not like is really in your interest. It is possible that a thing that you may desire may be against your interest.

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

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

Our abode in this world is transitory, our life therein is but a loan, our breaths are numbered and our indolence is manifest.

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

When you seek advice, do not withhold any facts from the person whose advice you seek.

Good actions are a guard against the blows of adversity.

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.

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.

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.

Cursed is the man who dies, but the evil done by him survives.

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.

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

There is greatness in the fear of God, contentment in faith of God, and honour in humility.

Muslims should live like brothers.

There are five dark matters and five lamps. Love of this world is darkness, and the fear of Allaah is its lamp. Sin is darkness, and its lamp is repentance. The grave is darkness, and its lamp is 'none has the right to be worshipped but Allaah, and Muhammad is the messenger of Allaah.' The hereafter is darkness, and its lamp is the good deed. The Siraat is darkness, and its lamp is certainty of faith.

Have an earnestness for death and you will have life.

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