O Allah, all evil and misfortune, and grant us goodness, Amen. O beloved, know that this world is transient, and Allah created it for provision for the abode of permanence, and striving in it brings one closer to the chosen ones. And know that your admonition is not for reprimand, but rather out of compassion for you and to advance you towards your everlasting good and to distance you from evil consequences. And I know your condition, and my intention is not selfish, and I have no desire for myself or for the believing men and women. You will see the good of that, and what the Prophet, peace be upon him, has indicated of mercy and compassion. So, by the grace of Allah Almighty, Allah has favored me with that, not by my power or strength, but by your submission to us and your good opinion of us, you will find great desires. So have good thoughts of Allah and of us, for by a good beginning we achieve a good end. Peace.

The march of Al-Jidi from Al-Abyad to Al-Ghadir and Al-Rihad.

When the Mahdist call spread throughout most parts of Sudan, the government's influence diminished, and only Khartoum, Sinnar, and Kassala remained in Sudan, all of which were besieged by his soldiers, with the advice of his counselors. It was the opinion of Abdullah Al-Taaishi that the Mahdi should not be confined to Kordofan, but rather that he should send armies to subdue Khartoum, Sinnar, and Kassala, and to collect their wealth and spoils to strengthen his hand. He then advanced towards Darfur, and from there to the rulers of Sudan to establish a kingdom that would be far from the possibility of Egyptian raids. However, some of the companions disagreed, saying that they should not stop at Khartoum, but rather advance to Egypt, and from there to Sham, and the two Holy Cities. If they advanced to the west, many people would join them in the farthest reaches of the earth.