Nigeria, Nov. 8 -- In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy.

Alhamdulillah. All praise is due to Allah, the Almighty, the Subduer, the One who elevates whom He wills and deposes whom He wills. We praise Him, we seek His guidance, and we ask for His forgiveness. We bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah, alone without partners, and we bear witness that Muhammad (Peace be upon him) is His servant and final Messenger.

Dear servants of Allah! I advise you and myself to fear Allah. For indeed, the final outcome belongs only to the mindful. Allah warns us in the Noble Qur'an. He says:

"Say, 'O Allah, Owner of Sovereignty, You give sovereignty to whom You will and You take sovereignty away from wh...