To fight against the infidels is Jihad; but to fight against your evil self is greater Jihad. Abu Bakr More Quotes by Abu Bakr More Quotes From Abu Bakr The true believer is rewarded in every thing, even in affliction. Abu Bakr affliction caliphs believer 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 indolence loan world Allah will help him who moves in the way of Allah. Abu Bakr helping way moving Knowledge is the life of the mind. Abu Bakr caliphs mind If you want to control other people, first control yourself. Abu Bakr want people firsts When knowledge is limited - it leads to folly... When knowledge exceeds a certain limit, it leads to exploitation. Abu Bakr folly certain limits Piety is the most solid goodness, and the vilest of what is evil is vice. Abu Bakr goodness vices evil The people who abandon Jihad fall a victim to humility and degradation. Abu Bakr aggravation humility fall Pride in the case of a rich man is bad, but pride in the case of a poor man is worse. Abu Bakr rich pride men There is greatness in the fear of God, contentment in faith of God, and honour in humility. Abu Bakr contentment greatness humility When you advise any person you should be guided by the fear of God. Abu Bakr caliphs advise should Cursed is the man who dies, but the evil done by him survives. Abu Bakr evil men death Be good to others, that will protect you against evil. Abu Bakr be-good protect-you evil 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 quarrels should people Follow the way of life, which the Holy Prophet has shown you, for verily that is the right path. Abu Bakr holy-prophet path way It is bad for a young man to sin; but it is worse for an old man to sin. Abu Bakr sin young men He who indulges in falsehood will find the paths of paradise shut to him. Abu Bakr paradise indulge-in path As there is no darkness in the moonlight. So is Mustafa (Muhammad), the well wisher, bright. Abu Bakr islamic wisdom darkness Muslims should live like brothers. Abu Bakr caliphs brother should Jihad is obligatory for the Muslims. Abu Bakr jihad caliphs