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Dhul-Qarnayn teaches humility in power

Masjid Younis · Ismail Hamdi

“The person with proper understanding, he attributes all good to Allah.”

The khateeb, at 30:59

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In one sentence

The story of Dhul-Qarnayn and Ya’juj and Ma’juj teaches that Allah alone controls power and the end times, so believers should cultivate taqwa, humility, iman, and trust in Allah’s promises.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Calls listeners to taqwa and obedience as the path to success.
  2. Introduces Ya’juj and Ma’juj through Surah Al-Kahf and Dhul-Qarnayn’s story.
  3. Explains Dhul-Qarnayn’s journeys and his just use of power.
  4. Describes the iron-and-copper barrier and lessons in humility.
  5. Presents the end-times emergence and destruction of Ya’juj and Ma’juj.
  6. Closes with prayers for iman, protection from trials, and Gaza.
Try this week
Put Allah first by obeying His commands and avoiding His prohibitions.
Reflect on what you have prepared for the Day of Judgment.
Attribute accomplishments and blessings to Allah rather than taking personal credit.
Establish salah, love the Quran and Sunnah, and choose halal over haram.
Make dua for protection from fitan and the Dajjal, and for Gaza.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 3Used to teach that Allah loves people of taqwa.
Surah 33Connects taqwa and upright speech with guidance, forgiveness, and success.
Surah 18Provides the central account of Dhul-Qarnayn, his journeys, and the barrier against Ya’juj and Ma’juj.
Surah 21Used for the end-times emergence of Ya’juj and Ma’juj.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Usually, 99% of people in power, they fail the test of power, and they become oppressive and arrogant.”
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“This is what we call humility. This is a good ruler. This is a pious man.”
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“The person with proper understanding, he attributes all good to Allah.”
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“because the only thing that will protect you against the Dajjal is iman.”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah explained the story of Dhul-Qarnayn, a powerful ruler who used his strength with justice and credited every blessing to Allah. He built a barrier to protect a people from Ya’juj and Ma’juj, while reminding us that Allah alone controls the future and the Day of Judgment. The speaker said this story should make us humble, trusting, and careful not to become arrogant when we have abilities or success. He also described their eventual emergence and urged us to strengthen our iman, love the Quran and Sunnah, establish salah, and choose halal over haram. He ended by praying for protection from trials and for our brothers and sisters in Gaza.

  1. What is one blessing you can thank Allah for today instead of taking credit for yourself?
  2. How can strong faith help us when scary or confusing things happen?
  3. What does using power kindly look like at home or school?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Younis (ICPC-Younis)190 Haledon Ave, Prospect Park, NJ 07508KhateebIsmail HamdiMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Younis52 khutbahs
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