Quotation by

Abu Bakr

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

Death

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Abu Bakr is saying that a person’s death is unfortunate if the harm they caused continues to affect others after they are gone. The lasting impact of their wrongdoing is what truly brings misfortune, not just their own passing.

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