Nigeria, Sept. 5 -- In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy

All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all creation, and may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and all his Companions.

Dear brothers and sisters! Fear Allah by abiding by His commandments and abstaining from all that He forbids, for fear of Allah is the gateway to all good while disobedience and sin is the gateway to all evil. Be aware that one's position with his Lord depends on his faith and conduct and that man's value before Allah and His servants depends on his faith and good deeds; and not on his wealth and strength. Allah the Almighty says:

"And it is not your wealth, not your children that bring you nearer to Us, ...