Abu Bakr

Solitude is better than the society of evil persons.

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

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.

When you advise any person you should be guided by the fear of God.

Knowledge is the life of the mind.

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

Without knowledge action is useless and knowledge without action is futile.

The more knowledge you have, the greater will be your fear of Allah.

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

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

It is a matter of shame that in the morning the birds should be awake earlier than you.

He who avoids complaint invites happiness.

Death is the easiest of all things after it, and the hardest of all things before it.

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

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.

O man you are busy working for the world, and the world is busy trying to turn you out.