Strive for excellence in life; Emulate those close to Prophet Muhammad; Achieve higher levels of piety and righteousness.

This hadith speaks to the excellence of two companions of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him - Abu Bakr and Umar. It was narrated by Abdullah bin Salimah who heard it from Ali. This hadith is a testament to the high regard in which these two companions were held by their peers. It also serves as an example for Muslims today, as it encourages us to strive for excellence in our own lives. We can learn from this hadith that we should always strive to emulate those who have gone before us, especially those who were close to Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him. By doing so, we can hope to achieve a higher level of piety and righteousness in our own lives.