Nouman Ali Khan

Jesus in the Quran - Episode 03

Jesus in the Quran - Episode 02

Jesus in the Quran - Episode 01

Picking & Choosing

The Heart of a Leader

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan divulges details on some Sunnahs that are easy to practice and are the small Sunnahs. But some are difficult to follow and one such Sunnah is talked about in Surah Ale Imran that has Ayahs that depicted the situation after the Battle of Uhud. In the face of an anticipated and assured victory, the Sahabas who were guarding the Uhud Mountain began to walk downwards which gave the opportunity for the enemy army to attack and this is how the Prophet ﷺ got injured as his tooth ...

Islam vs Culture

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan talks about how Allah made us into different kinds of people and diverse tribes so that we can recognize each other and learn about other cultures and societal norms. This would help better our practices and imbibe goodness from different people and cultures. Allah has designed it all in this manner. Whether Muslim or not, the problems arise when some practices within a culture become unfair. Our Deen came into being to correct that which is corrupt, unfair and unjust. Som...

Buried Alive

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan communicates to us some of the sensitive lessons in the Qur'an. He begins by divulging details about the Day of Judgement. It makes for a very engaging listen. Also described at length is the sickness of Arab minds regarding women and their perceived weakness of women. Allah speaks about their fate on the Day of Judgement - those who were tortured because of their weakness and inability to fight back. This is also true in the case of children who are tormented, beaten, abu...

Muslims Under Pressure

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan sheds ample light on the positive attributes of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ even in the face of immense pressure and adversities. Muslims will always continue to be in pressure at any age and what we believe is going to be offensive to other people from other religions and other walks of life. While the Prophet ﷺ was called Sadiq and Ameen before the advent of Islam, but with the Message of Allah being delivered by the Prophet ﷺ came names such as liar being given to him. Allah tel...

She Debated The Prophet saw

In this khutbah our learned Sheikh touches on the four verses from Surah Mujadilah that Allah sent down in answer to a woman's lament to the Prophet SAW. Rather than Allah reprimanding the woman for debating with His Messenger Allah actually gives space to someone who is hurting. Allah scolds not the woman but the man who utters unacceptable speech that offended Allah Who named the womb with His own name - Ar-Rahman. This is an important passage for the ummah of Muhammad SAW. Hold your tongue. V...

What’s a Qareen

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan divulges details when after the Day of Judgement when some are in Hell and others are in Heaven. From the perspective of a Heaven dweller, an insight is drawn asking about each other and it makes for an engaging listen. One of the Heaven dwellers remembers a friend from his life on earth whom we call as a Qareen. What were the conversations between the Qareen and himself? And what was the repercussion of that conversation?

Fight the Qaroon Inside - Part 3

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan gives a final lecture on taking lessons from the story of Haroon AS who is the brother of Musa AS. Doing Israf, spending luxuriously and showing off are acts that are detested beyond measure in Islam as it sets a false standard for people to follow who may not be well off or financially stable. This sets forth into motion a conundrum of problems such as debts, Riba, etc, which sends us into a turmoil and from which there is no return. We need to be authentic people and del...

Fight The Qaroon Inside - Part 2

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan continues his lecture on the topic of fighting the Qaroon within us and provides us with reminders and reflections on the topic of Qaroon. One should not be overjoyed in one’s lifetime. Whatever Allah has given you in this life should be used to build up your next life. What benefits me in this life should also benefit me in the Akhirah - that should be the motto of one’s life. Don't forget to take care of the portion which is your present life; it is our foremost responsi...

Fight the Qaroon Inside

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan divulges some details on a person who was from the nation of Musa AS by the name Qaroon. He was the cousin or distant relative of Musa AS. He was the slave of the Israelites but sort of a spy for the government of the time. He was immensely rich due to his profession and had huge vaults to carry his riches. His people who meant well for him advised him not to get sucked in this facade and to stop being delusional. They wanted him to stay away from false luxuries and see th...

Please don't fight your spouse after this khutbah

Nouman Ali Khan delves into the topic of disputes between spouses which is sort of the norm these days. Allah gave guidance to mankind and is unbiased in His approach. In this Ayah below, Allah has illustrated the responsibilities of men and women alike without any bias. “Men are in charge of women by [right of] what Allah has given one over the other and what they spend [for maintenance] from their wealth. So righteous women are devoutly obedient, guarding in [the husband's] absence what Allah ...

Cain and Abel

Nouman Ali Khan provides an elaborate explanation on the topic of Cain and Abel. Surah Al Ma'idah is the 5th Surah of the Qur'an and is one of the last Surahs to be revealed in the lifetime of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. This Surah shows us how the behavior of the Muslims should be with Christian people and Jewish people and the relation with them in the face of good things and bad things. Allah gave many stories in this Surah and one of them is the story of the two sons of Adam AS - Haabil and Qabil or...

We Celebrate Our Father

Nouman Ali Khan discusses the two great celebrations since the time of our Prophet ﷺ, especially Eid Ul Adha traces back to our father - Ibrahim AS. One of the names of our religion is called the Religion of Ibrahim. We have an added admiration, love and connection to Ibrahim AS. The more we know about our father, the more we become loyal to that heritage. Allah sent numerous trials and tribulations on Prophet Ibrahim AS which he faced with a smile because of his undying faith in Allah and being...

Dua for the Ummah

Nouman Ali Khan delves into an explicit explanation for the Dua for the Ummah. Abu Hurairah RA that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: "Verily Allah the Exalted is pure. He does not accept but that which is pure. Allah commands the believers with what He commanded the Messengers. Allah the Almighty has said: "O you Messengers! Eat of the good things and act righteously" [23:51-53]. And Allah the Almighty also said: "O you who believe! Eat of the good things that We have provided you with" [2:167-172...

Allah Decides Halal and Haram

Nouman Ali Khan provides an elaborate lecture on Halal and Haram. Allah has put many things in this world for us to use and consume and yet we remain thankless and show ingratitude. Good things are Halal and impure and filthy things are made Haram for us. The Halal things are actually a preview of sorts of what we shall attain in Jannah. Halal is that which means permitted, allowed, lawful, or legal. Haram is that which is forbidden and unlawful. Determining what is halal and haram was a major i...

A Life of Ease

Every difficulty we go through comes WITH ease. In fact the manner in which the language of the Quran phrases it the ease is a certainty. And Allah's design is that with difficulty comes ease. But you cannot sit and wait for the ease. Take time during your busy day to turn on this khutbah while you're driving or are caught in a jam and expand your knowledge of this verse of the Quran wherein our Lord promises times of ease with every trouble. And when you find yourself free exhaust yourself of y...

The Next Generation Pays The Price

Nouman Ali Khan delves into the meaning of the following Ayah from the Qur'an: “And hold firmly to the rope of Allah all together and do not become divided. And remember the favor of Allah upon you - when you were enemies and He brought your hearts together and you became, by His favor, brothers. And you were on the edge of a pit of the Fire, and He saved you from it. Thus does Allah make clear to you His verses that you may be guided.” Surah Ale Imran, verse 103 Our attention and focus deviate ...

Do not go into excess

Nouman Ali Khan delves into the topic of the Musrifeen - the people who go into excess. The word Israaf means to go what is beyond necessary. Israaf brings a lot of negative consequences into one’s life. Allah does not love those who indulge in Israaf. The following Ayah from the Qur'an delves into the aspect of Israaf: “And when affliction touches man, he calls upon Us, whether lying on his side or sitting or standing; but when We remove from him his affliction, he continues [in disobedience] a...

Reminders of the Last 10 Nights - Episode 05

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What do we carry beyond Ramadan

Reminders of the Last 10 Nights - Episode 03

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Ramadan 2019 - Reminders of the Last 10 Nights - Episode 01

Ramadan Gems 2019 - Night 19 - The Light of Revelation, Nur 'ala Nur

Nouman Ali Khan acquaints us with some of the important lessons with reference to Surah An Nur. “Allah is the light of the heavens and the earth; a likeness of His light is as a niche in which is a lamp, the lamp is in a glass, (and) the glass is as it were a brightly shining star, lit from a blessed olive-tree, neither eastern nor western, the oil whereof almost gives light though fire touch it not – light upon light – Allah guides to His Light whom He pleases, and Allah sets forth parables for...

Changing Perspective

Ramadan Gems 2019 - Night 18 - Intercession of Nabi SAW on the Day of Judgement

Nouman Ali Khan delves into the topic of intercession of Nabi ﷺ on the Day of Judgement. Hellfire is described in the Qur'an - “And if [as much as] a whiff of the punishment of your Lord should touch them, they would surely say, "O woe to us! Indeed, we have been wrongdoers."- Surah Al Anbiya, verse 46 One of the events on Judgement Day is that the people will look to those who are of high status to intercede for them with Allah SWT so that He might relieve them of this distress that they are su...