Nigeria, March 6 -- In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all creation. May Allah extol the Messenger in the highest company of Angels and grant him peace; and likewise, his family, his Companions and all those who truly and sincerely follow him until the Day of Resurrection.

Respected brothers and sisters! In the humble surroundings of Madinah lived Fatimah, the beloved daughter of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) and his wife Khadijah (may Allah be pleased with her). Fatimah, a woman of great virtue and compassion, left an indelible mark on the hearts of those around her.

One day, Fatimah noticed that her neighbour, an elderly woman, seemed to be struggling. Her face re...