22:20 But most importantly,…26:48 You are invincible,…
Qur'an & tafsirFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 16, 2026.

Reject arrogance and stand for justice

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“You are invincible, irrespective of what happens to your physical body.”

The khateeb, at 26:48

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In one sentence

The story of ʿAd teaches that arrogance, greed, and oppression can be temporarily empowered but ultimately face Allah’s reckoning, so Muslims must reject tyranny within themselves and stand firmly for justice through reliance on Allah.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Introduces the Qur’anic story of ʿAd as a recurring divine pattern in history.
  2. Describes ʿAd’s physical strength, grand buildings, wealth, entitlement, greed, and tyranny.
  3. Explains that oppressors may receive respite and apparent success before divine punishment arrives.
  4. Turns the warning inward, asking listeners to examine oppression and arrogance in their homes and communities.
  5. Concludes that steadfastness and faith are Hud’s miracle, urging rejection of arrogance and oppression.
Try this week
Memorize the story of ʿAd and its recurring moral pattern.
Examine whether arrogance or oppression appears in your own home, family, and community.
Reject tyranny and arrogance within yourself.
Use your strength, wealth, and spirit to stand against oppression and injustice.
Rely on Allah and remain firm when facing powerful institutions or hostile forces.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 41ʿAd’s arrogance, claim of unmatched strength, and punishment by a roaring wind.
Surah 46The apparent rain cloud becomes the destructive wind sent against ʿAd.
Surah 11Hud’s reliance on Allah and warning that Allah can replace a rebellious people.
Surah 69Closing recitation recalls ʿAd’s destruction by a violent wind.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“But most importantly, this is not a khutbah against Donald Trump or America. It is against you.”
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“You are invincible, irrespective of what happens to your physical body.”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah used the story of the people of ʿAd to show how strength, wealth, and prosperity can produce arrogance and oppression. Allah may give an oppressor time and even apparent success, but delay is not approval or safety. The warning is not only about governments or nations; it begins with how we treat people in our own homes and communities. We should reject arrogance, rely on Allah, and use our strength and resources to stand against injustice. Like Prophet Hud, we can remain firm even when worldly power seems overwhelming.

  1. What blessing do we have that we can use to help others?
  2. What does fairness look like in our home this week?
  3. How can we stay brave and humble when something feels powerful or intimidating?
Where it was given

The masjid

MAS Youth Center1933 Bath Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11214Jumu'ah 1:10 PM & 3:45 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at MASYC14 khutbahs
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