The Book of Great Quotes: Timeless Wisdom from Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman & Ali — Inspirational Sayings for Muslims Worldwide

The Book of Great Quotes: Timeless Wisdom from Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman & Ali — Inspirational Sayings for Muslims Worldwide

This book is a unique collection of inspiring quotes from the four Rightly Guided Caliphs: Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, and Ali (RA). Their wisdom, leadership, and faith continue to guide Muslims around the world. This book presents timeless sayings that motivate spiritual growth and strong character.

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Throughout the centuries, the world has come to know some great leaders who have been revered as shapers and makers of civilisation. Many of them have been celebrated, whilst others have been forgotten, and some, for one reason or another, have been overlooked. The leaders profiled within this book occupy that last category. Although they did not build palaces or auhtor extensive literary works, their legacies are considered to be unique in islamic history. Inspired by the message of their teacher, Prophet Muhammad (saw), to this day they continue to enrich and influence the lives of millions across the world. These great polymaths are known as the first four caliphs of Islam. They include Abu Bakr As-Siddiq, Umar bin Al-Khattab, Uthman bin Affan and Ali ibn Abi Talib (ra). Flamur Vehapi's work brings together some of the most inspirational quotes from that era. They are sure to motivate and capture the hearts of Muslims everywhere.

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THE BOOK OF
GREAT QUOTES
GEMS FROM ABU BAKR, UMAR UTHMAN & ALI
رضي الله عنهم
COMPILED AND INTRODUCED BY FLAMUR VEHAPI
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Contents
A Brief Timeline of the Early Caliphate Introduction
The Caliphs and the Caliphate
A Note from the Editor
On the Divine
On Time and the Life of this World
On Self-Control and Vain Desires
On Truthfulness, Honesty and Intention
On Wrongdoing and Sin
On Justice and Integrity
On the Hereafter and Preparing for It
On Trials, Hope and Self-Improvement
On Matters of Faith
On Character and Manners
On Knowledge
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On the Divine
Like Judaism and Christianity, Islam is a monotheistic faith, and as such, oneness of God is at the core of its teachings. In Islam, however, God "is unique and exalted above everything He creates, and His greatness cannot be compared to His cre- ation... He is the only one deserving of any worship and the ultimate purpose of all creation is to submit to Him."20 This concept is best described in the Quran itself:
Say, "He is God, [who is] One, God, the Eternal Refuge. He neither begets nor is born, Nor is there to Him any equivalent." In another verse the Creator revealed:
Indeed, I am God. There is no deity except Me, so worship Me and establish prayer for My remembrance.
In these Quranic injunctions, and in many other cases, the All-Mighty describes Himself plainly to people without leav- ing any room for confusion or doubt; it clearly states that God
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THE BOOK OF
GREAT QUOTES
COMPILED AND INTRODUCED BY FLAMUR VEHAPI
Throughout the centuries, the world has come
to know some great leaders who have been revered as shapers and makers of civilisations. Many of them have been celebrated, whilst others have been forgotten, and some, for one reason or another, have been overlooked.
The leaders profiled within this book occupy that last category. Although they did not build palaces or author extensive literary works, their legacies are considered to be unique in Islamic history.
Inspired by the message of their teacher, Prophet Muhammad, to this day they continue to enrich and influence the lives of millions across the world. These great polymaths are known as the first four caliphs of Islam. They include Abu Bakr as-Siddiq, Umar bin al-Khattab, Uthman bin Affan and
رضي الله عنهم Ali ibn Abi Talib
Flamur Vehapi's work brings together some of the most inspirational quotes from that era. They are sure to motivate and capture the hearts of Muslims everywhere.
"Flamur deserves our thanks for reconnecting us with this priceless wisdom."
Joel Hayward, author of Savage
"Skilfully compiled... highly commendable."
Imad M. Bayoun, author of Belief and the Human Mind
"Exceptional and unique... Simply a work of art."
Burhan Fili, author of Pluhun n'Ecje
Flamur Vehapi is a researcher, poet, translator, academic and a leadership coach. His works include The Alchemy of Mind, and A Cup with Rumi, both collections of spiritual poems, and his most recent books are Peace and Conflict Resolution in Islam and The Book of Albanian Sayings. Flamur and his family currently live in Oregon.
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