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. – Abu Bakr
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. – Abu Bakr
To fight against the infidels is Jihad; but to fight against your evil self is greater Jihad. – Abu Bakr
Our abode in this world is transitory, our life therein is but a loan, our breaths are numbered and our indolence is manifest. – 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. – Abu Bakr
He who builds a masjid in the way of Allah, God will build a house for him in the paradise. – Abu Bakr
Do not follow vain desires; for verily he who prospers is preserved from lust, greed and anger. – Abu Bakr
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. – Abu Bakr
There is greatness in the fear of God, contentment in faith of God, and honour in humility. – Abu Bakr
You should not quarrel with your neighbour, for he will remain where he is, but your high handedness will become the talk of the people. – Abu Bakr