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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.

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It is a matter of great shame that the birds wake up in the morning before you.

Give brief orders; speeches that are too long are likely to be forgotten.

Advice to his army; R. W. Maqsood Sayings of Abu Bakr (1989)

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How wretched are those in the sight of God who disobey Him.

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