A Selected Hadith
Narrated 'Ammar bin Yasir: I saw Allah's Apostle , and the only converts (to Islam) with him, were five slaves, two women and Abu Bakr.
Vol: 005 Book: 058 Hadith: 197
A Selected Dua
O Allah, You have created my soul and You take it back. Unto You is its death and its life. If You give it life then protect it, and if You cause it to die then forgive it. O Allah, I ask You for strength.
Info: Muslim 4/2083 and Ahmad 2/79.