Do not follow vain desires for verily he who prospers is preserved from lust, greed and anger. Abu Bakr on anger
Cursed is the man who dies, but the evil done by him survives. Abu Bakr on death
Death is the easiest of all things after it, and the hardest of all things before it. Abu Bakr on death
Have an earnestness for death and you will have life. Abu Bakr on death
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. Abu Bakr on death
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. Abu Bakr on education
There is greatness in the fear of God, contentment in faith of God, and honour in humility. Abu Bakr on faith
He who is not impressed by sound advice, lacks faith. Abu Bakr on faith
The more knowledge you have, the greater will be your fear of Allah. Abu Bakr on fear
There is greatness in the fear of God, contentment in faith of God, and honour in humility. Abu Bakr on fear
When you advise any person you should be guided by the fear of God. Abu Bakr on fear