Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 10, 2026.
Qarun was destroyed by arrogant misuse of wealth
“He was destroyed because he's trying to stop Hazrat Musa from spreading the message of the Torah.”
In one sentence
The khutbah argues that Qarun was destroyed not simply for wealth but for arrogance, belittling others, and obstructing Musa’s message, warning believers to use blessings humbly and never hinder Allah’s work.
The khutbah in 7 steps
- Opens with Quran recitation, praise, and prayers for the Jumu’ah gathering.
- Introduces Surah al-Qasas as a source of lessons from prophets and past nations.
- Reframes Qarun as a believer and relative of Musa who was not punished merely for being wealthy.
- Explains that arrogance, contempt for others, and wealth-based power led Qarun to misuse his influence.
- Describes Qarun’s attempts to obstruct Musa’s da'wah, including a paid false accusation, followed by divine punishment.
- Applies the warning to listeners: avoid obstructing religious work, arrogance, envy, jealousy, and malice.
- Closes with supplications for faith, protection, forgiveness, and blessing.
Try this week
Read and ponder Surah al-Qasas, especially verses 76-81.
Treat wealth and status as blessings from Allah and use them for good and to help people in need.
Do not belittle others or obstruct people who are spreading the Quran and Allah’s message.
Guard against arrogance, envy, jealousy, and malice, remembering that actions have consequences.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 28:76-81Used to explain Qarun’s wealth, arrogance, opposition to Musa, and destruction.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“he was destroyed because he's trying to stop Hazrat Musa from spreading the message of the Torah”
“it can even be the beggar in the street it can even be a sinner the moment that person begins to do the work of Allah”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches that Qarun was not destroyed merely because he was wealthy. He became arrogant, looked down on people, misused his influence, and tried to stop Musa from spreading Allah’s message. We should use our blessings for good, treat people with humility, and never obstruct someone doing righteous work. We should also guard our hearts from envy and remember that Allah is the best of planners.
- What is one blessing we can use this week to help someone else?
- How can we notice and resist arrogance in the way we treat people?
- What does trusting Allah look like when someone makes a plan against us?
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