Nigeria, Nov. 21 -- In The Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

Praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, may the blessings and peace be upon our beloved master Prophet Muhammad, the last of Prophets, on his family, and all his companions.

Dear brothers and sisters! Know that, leadership is a solemn trust (Amanah) from Allah, and a leader's primary duty is to act as a guardian (shepherd) for the people, ensuring their welfare and protecting their lives. This responsibility is rooted in the fundamental Islamic principle of the sanctity of human life and the pursuit of justice and mercy.

The core of Islamic leadership is the recognition that all authority ultimately belongs to Allah, and leaders are merely vicegerents or...