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Cursed is the man who dies but the evil done by him survives.

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More quotes by Abu Bakr

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)

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

Do good to others, that will protect you against evil.

Taking pain to remove the pain of others is the true essence of generosity.

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