In episode 28 of Akhri Moujza Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan continues to explain “فَلَا خَوۡفٌ عَلَيۡهِمۡ وَلَا هُمۡ يَحۡزَنُونَ” and with the help of different variations highlights the natural sequence in the ayah. Usage of “عَلَيۡهِمۡ” indicates that the believers will fear but actual fear will be upon them. Ustadh explains what would be left out if it would have been said differently. “Absolute Negation” is explained by Ustadh and he highlights that the actual taste of the Quran is lost without kno...
Oct 12, 2024•19 min•Season 31Ep. 28
Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan begins by sharing an idoim specifically about poets and generally about the people who instigate other people’s emotions. Today the success of an entertainer is measured by the popularity they have on social media and the only thing they want is the praise of their audience. The next idiom is about spending with balance. Not to chain your hands to the neck so as to restrain them from basic necessities of life, whilst also not expanding them so much as to buy unnecessary th...
Oct 12, 2024•22 min•Season 31Ep. 17
Continuing on the subject of using “We” for Allah, in this episode of Akhri Moujza Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan highlights with different examples that whenever “We” is used it is immediately followed by a word that indicates the oneness of Allah SWT and based on that Ustadh encouraged us to learn a little bit of the language of the Quran. The next topic is sentence structure; how well a sentence is organized in the Quran and how precisely appropriate wording is used. Different levels of patience and ...
Oct 12, 2024•29 min•Season 31Ep. 27
The 1st idiom that Ustadh discusses ‘let my tongue un-tie’ is the dua of Prophet Moses (May Peace be on him). A dua to help us in times of nervousness. The 2nd idiom explained by Ustadh is about a superstition that was found in the people who performed Hajj before Islam. Allah highlights, by using this idiom, to do everything by the book. The next idiom is ‘throwing pebbles in the dark’. Ustadh explained how this was applicable in the past and how can we benefit from it today. Ustadh encourages ...
Oct 12, 2024•28 min•Season 31Ep. 16
The next topic Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan explains the different pronouns used for Allah in the Quran including “We”. Ustadh highlights it’s only used in 1st person and never in 2nd or 3rd person with reference to Allah so it is the royal “We” not the “we” used for plurals. Ustadh explains that using “We” in the Quran indicates the formality and using “I” indicates the informality. Furthermore, Ustadh explained, using different examples from the Quran, that the usage of “I” is associated with either...
Oct 12, 2024•31 min•Season 31Ep. 26
As Ustadh continues to explain the Arabic idioms, the next one is ‘‘bowing down the wings’’ and how it is used before and in the Quran. In 17:24 Allah uses this idiom as to lower your wings for your parents just like they provided protection for you when you were just a child and fulfilled your every need. Modification in the idiom is discussed. In 26:125 the Qur’an uses this idiom to address the Prophet ﷺ to lower his wings for the believers for their protection as well as a gesture of kindness...
Oct 12, 2024•23 min•Season 31Ep. 15
Another example of Iltifaat in the Quran explained by Ustadh Nouman is when Allah suddenly focused from the 3rd to 2nd person which indicates the sudden grip and anger of Allah towards the non-believers. He is the Creator and He can address His slaves in any way He wants but this doesn’t give us the right to be rude to someone. Ustadh advised us to be truthful in a respectful manner. The next subject is about giving charity. It’s easy to give it to a stranger than a relative which is contrary to...
Oct 12, 2024•27 min•Season 31Ep. 25
After finishing the introductory Section 1 on Surah Al-Fatihah, Section 2 of #AkhriMoujza has now began and Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan takes us back to how the Divine Speech course originated and shares with us stories of how people became Muslim after studying it. Ustadh explained how the proverb “Coolness of the Eyes” is used in Ancient Arabic and how the Quran uses this in 25:74. Ustadh suggests that the home should be a place for a relief for the eyes from the outside storm but the opposite is h...
Oct 12, 2024•23 min•Season 31Ep. 14
In Episode 24 of #AkhriMoujza , Ustadh Nouman introduces us to the new concept of Iltifaat in the Quran.; when a sudden shift happens without any pause or brake like shifting the between past, present and future, or shifting between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd person, or shifting from singular to plural or vice versa. In the 1st example (52:18,19) Allah takes the reader to a journey through time and space. A sudden shift take place from 3rd person in the future to the 2nd person in present and again from ...
Oct 12, 2024•22 min•Season 31Ep. 24
Note: At 28:18 there is a typo. The ayat references should be 6:150 and 6:151] Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan starts by explaining with an example the difference between the word “Adl” and “Qist”. The next comparison is being done between the micro view of Arabs vs the macro view of non-Arabs. Another remarkable example of precision used in Surah Ash-Shu’ara is being highlighted by Ustadh as the Quran skips the word “brother” while mentioning Prophet Shuaib PBUH when he was sent towards the People of Ai...
Oct 12, 2024•31 min•Season 31Ep. 23
In today's episode of #AkhriMoujza , Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan starts with the fact that when different cultures mix, their language is affected. History of the Arabs is discussed as they were left alone by the world because they had nothing to offer but desert, so other languages didn’t mix with their Arabic and it got polished over the course of thousands of years. As Islam grew, other cultures mixed with the Arabs so their language is now being affected and along with the campaign to preserve th...
Oct 12, 2024•23 min•Season 31Ep. 13
Ustadh starts by explaining the precise usage of words in the Quran when Allah says He has not made for any man two hearts in his torso. Next is the comparison of how Prophet Moses PBUH and Prophet Jesus PBUH addressed the Israelites. Ustadh highlights the honor of Mary – Mother of Jesus PBUH, how a single ayah straightens our faith about Prophet Jesus PBUH, his mother and her dignity. Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan explains the remarkable honor given to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in the Quran. Furthermore, Ust...
Oct 12, 2024•31 min•Season 31Ep. 22
Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan starts off with an amazing structural coherence in Surat Al-Fatihah and explains how there’s a balance between an individual and society, this world and the Hereafter, worshipping Allah and asking for His help. How perfectly knowledge vs action is balanced in Surat Al-Fatihah. Ustadh highlights the remarkable comparison between the first and last Surah of the Quran. Towards the end, Ustadh briefly explains two out of three types of Arabic. • Balance in in Surat Al-Fatihah....
Oct 12, 2024•22 min•Season 31Ep. 12
In Episode 21 of #AkhriMoujza , Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan starts by explaining the two words used in the Quran for “Heart”. A normal heart is called a “Qalb” and a heart filled with emotions is called a “Fu’aad”. The Quran mentioned that certainly hearing, seeing and fu’aad will be questioned about. Ustadh explained how the heart of the mother of Prophet Moses (PBUH) was about to burst and Allah strengthened it. There’s a lesson for us that Allah also can and will give us the strength and ability t...
Oct 12, 2024•29 min•Season 31Ep. 21
In Episode 11 of #AkhriMoujza , Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan starts with the question: “what would happen if Allah used من (anyone) instead of الَّذِينَ (specifically those people)” at the end of Surah Al-Fatihah. Even though a specific pointer is used, somehow it doesn’t specify anyone by name, and the purpose of this is to raise a question in the reader’s mind and ponder upon their lives. Furthermore, Ustadh explains in detail the 7th Ayah of Surat Al-Fatihah; how الْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ is passive ...
Oct 12, 2024•27 min•Season 31Ep. 11
In a panel discussion titled "Studying Quran Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow" at the 2023 World Quran Convention in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan and other scholars (Sharif Hasan al-Banna, Saqib Hussain, Dr Sohaib Saeed and Tan Sri Dr. Mohd Daud Bakar) explored the profound significance of the first ten verses of Surah Al-Isra and their relevance to contemporary events. They discussed how the Quran transformed the worldview and emotions of the Sahaba (companions of the Prophet Mu...
Oct 12, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 30Ep. 2
In this episode of #AkhriMoujza , Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan explains the purpose of using Al-Mustaqeem in addition to As-Sirat. It adds the meaning of a path that is straight upwards. Ustadh explains how a person walking on this path will have a clearer and a broader view ahead of them, they will be able to see things that others can’t see. Their surroundings, circle of friends and priorities change when they start to see the world with Quran’s Lens. Towards the end Ustadh gives detailed explanatio...
Oct 12, 2024•27 min•Season 31Ep. 10
In this introductory session at the 2023 World Quran Convention in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan shares his journey to becoming the director of WQC, giving inspiring insights into the convention's mission. He starts off by explaining how each Surah is like an individual book with its own profound message, yet they are intricately connected to form a cohesive divine guidance. He goes on to discuss how we can study the Quran in depth by looking at how it was studied yesterday, tod...
Oct 12, 2024•18 min•Season 30Ep. 1
In this episode of #AkhriMoujza , Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan explains in detail the difference between Guidance and Knowledge and highlights the fact that although the two are thought to be similar, they don’t necessarily mean the same thing. Even all the blessings in the world are useless without the guidance of Allah SWT and the greatest blessing of all is the Quran itself. Towards the end, Ustadh gives a brief explanation of the word ‘As-Sirat’ and how it is different from every other word for ‘P...
Oct 12, 2024•30 min•Season 31Ep. 9
Study Surah Ya-Sin through an exciting new translation with Dr. Sohaib Saeed by registering at https://www.ibnashur.com/yasin In this final episode of 'Inside the Quranic Studies Library', Ustadh Nouman and Dr Sohaib look at the genre of “Ahkam al-Qur’an” and discuss why interpreters reach different opinions. They then address the topic of reflection (tadabbur) upon the Quran, and some works that are contributing to its theory and practice. -------------------------------------------------------...
Oct 12, 2024•43 min•Season 29Ep. 11
In Episode 8 of #AkhriMoujza , Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan describes the first help we ask from Allah as the ‘Guidance’ and how it is related to ‘إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ’ and ‘إِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ’. Unlike other religions, our relationship with Allah SWT is not only a transactional type. Furthermore, Ustadh highlights the collectiveness in the word اهْدِنَا when we ask guidance from Allah SWT and how it encourages us to be selfless. Ustadh Nouman adds that the whole Quran is the answer of our prayer for gu...
Oct 12, 2024•22 min•Season 31Ep. 8
Study Surah Ya-Sin through an exciting new translation with Dr. Sohaib Saeed by registering at https://www.ibnashur.com/yasin This episode touches on works published in the English language, largely by non-Muslim academics, and the academic journals for Quranic Studies in the Western academy. Ustadh Nouman and Dr Sohaib also discuss the classical category of “Isra’iliyyat” (Judeo-Christian narrations) and how debates over their use are being reassessed in the present day. This includes an extend...
Oct 12, 2024•43 min•Season 29Ep. 10
In this episode of #AkhriMoujza , Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan continues to explain how ‘Rabb of Al-‘Alameen’ is connected to this world and comparatively ‘Maalik of Yawm ad-Deen’ has a connection with the Hereafter. Moreover, Ustadh explains how Surah Al-Fatihah answers the allegations of the atheists against Allah SWT. The lives of the people who followed Islam are briefly discussed by various examples, and a comparison is made between the permanence of Allah SWT as a Rabb and our impermanence as Hi...
Oct 12, 2024•28 min•Season 31Ep. 6
In this video Ustadh Nouman Ali khan explains in detail the ‘Help’ we are seeking from Allah SWT in Surah Al-Fatihah and what should be our attitude while asking Allah’s help. Allah’s help should be asked after we have put in our best efforts. Moreover, a conclusion of the 1st three Ayahs of Surat Al-Fatihah is explained. Ustadh highlighted the major difference between Islam and other religions and how Surah Al-Fatihah encourages us to set our priorities straight and to live a purposeful life. •...
Oct 12, 2024•21 min•Season 31Ep. 7
In this episode of #AkhriMoujza , Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan discusses through various examples the Rahmah of Allah (SWT) and how we are supposed to live our lives as His slaves. How Allah provides us despite our negligence and how the humans mistook the leniency of Allah as His Rahmah. He further mentions the perfect balance between ‘Ar-Rahman Ar-Raheem’ and ‘Maalik’ and how ‘Ar-Rahman Ar-Raheem’ is arranged in a perfect manner to correspond with the word ‘Rabb’ and ‘Maalik’ and how there’s a perfe...
Oct 12, 2024•25 min•Season 31Ep. 5
Study Surah Ya-Sin through an exciting new translation with Dr. Sohaib Saeed by registering at https://www.ibnashur.com/yasin In this episode, Ustadh Nouman and Dr Sohaib discuss the various sciences of the Arabic language, including nahw, sarf and balaghah. We learn about important Quranic dictionaries and go on to discuss translations of the Quran and of various commentaries into English. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For a more...
Oct 12, 2024•38 min•Season 29Ep. 9
Whilst still explaining the deeper meanings of Surah Al-Fatihah, Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan now discusses the basic meanings of Ar-Rahman and Ar-Raheem. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For a more personalized and structured approach to studying the Quran and Arabic, sign up for Bayyinah TV at www.bayyinahtv.com. To explore our latest books, upcoming events, contests and much more, sign up for our newsletter at www.bayyinah.com....
Oct 12, 2024•21 min•Season 31Ep. 4
Study Surah Ya-Sin through an exciting new translation with Dr. Sohaib Saeed by registering at https://www.ibnashur.com/yasin This episode addresses some topics widely misunderstood and debated, including how the “Seven Ahruf” at the time of the Prophet ﷺ led to the emergence and codification of the Canonical Readings (Qira’at). This is connected to the classical study of the Masahif of the Muslim regions. Ustadh Nouman and Dr Sohaib also delve into the genre of I’rab al-Qur’an, with special att...
Oct 12, 2024•52 min•Season 29Ep. 8
In this episode of #AkhriMoujza , Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan discusses the main objectives of Surah Al Fatihah. سورۃ الفاتحہ کا بنیادی مقصد ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For a more personalized and structured approach to studying the Quran and Arabic, sign up for Bayyinah TV at www.bayyinahtv.com. To explore our latest books, upcoming events, contests and much more, sign up for our newsletter at www.bayyinah.com....
Oct 12, 2024•29 min•Season 31Ep. 3
Study Surah Ya-Sin through an exciting new translation with Dr. Sohaib Saeed by registering at https://www.ibnashur.com/yasin Ustadh Nouman and Dr Sohaib have now got fully warmed up, and turn to look at various written copies (masahif) of the Quran with interesting features, and delve into some of the sciences associated with recitation (tajwid, qira’at, waqf & ibtida’, and ayah counts). They also look at the genre that compared similar verses (mutashabihat) across the Quran. --------------...
Oct 12, 2024•47 min•Season 29Ep. 7
