Abu Bakr

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

"He who is not impressed by sound advice, lacks faith."

"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."

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

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

"Solitude is better than the society of evil persons."

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

"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."