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Use your abilities for a worthy cause
Dhul'Qarnayn devoted both time and energy to construct the great barrier, thus protecting the helpless tribe from the tyranny of Yajuj and Majuj. On top of that, he refused to accept payment for his laborious work, saying, 'That in which my Lord has established me is better.' (18:95) In the same way, we should devote our time, abilities, and resources in helping others, especially the oppressed and the needy, without expecting anything in return from them. It pleases Allah if we play our part ' no matter how insignificant that might be ' in creating a just and caring society.