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Nouman Ali Khan

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Nouman Ali Khan is the founder and CEO of Bayyinah and serves as a lead instructor for several programs including Dream, traveling seminars and Bayyinah TV. His serious Arabic training began in the U.S. in 1999 under Dr. Abdus-Samie, founder and former principal of Quran College in Faisalabad, Pakistan. Khan  served as a professor of Arabic at Nassau Community College until 2006 when he decided to take Bayyinah on as a full-time project. Since then he has taught more than 10,000 students through traveling seminars and programs. He currently resides in Dallas, Texas and is focusing on teaching his students, developing Arabic curricula and filming material for Bayyinah TV. Nouman Ali Khan, who was of Pakistani descent and was born in Germany on May 4, 1978, spent his early years in the former East Berlin. Khan attended the Pakistan Embassy school from second through eighth grade while his father was employed by the Pakistani Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Khan was a teenager when his father decided to relocate the family to New York.
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What Are We Celebrating

Eid Khutbah by Nouman Ali Khan - What Are We Celebrating? This Khutbah was recorded on September 12th, 2016 on Eid at the Islamic Center of Irving. Ustadh Nouman goes through the explanation of why we celebrate this very special occasion.

Sep 13, 2016•18 min

Tafseer of Surah At-Takathur

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan permeates through one of the glorious Surahs in the Qur'an - Surah At-Takathur which was revealed in Makkah. The main themes of this Surah are: Man’s strong desire for worldly wealth. Consequences of running after worldly wealth. The origin of the word Lahw used in the Surah is discussed at great length. Lahw essentially means entertainment of any form and it is this Lahw that keeps us busy and deviated from things that actually need our attention and interest. Our wealth ...

Sep 13, 2016•1 hr 41 min

Amazed By The Quran - Leadership 101

After the terrible defeat of the Muslims in the Battle of Uhud, when 70 companions were killed because some of the companions failed to follow the Prophet’s command in battle, Allah revealed ayat in Surat Aali Imran asking the Prophet to ask for forgiveness on their behalf and consult them in decision-making.

Sep 11, 2016•8 min

Beware Of The Panting Dog

This Khutbah was recorded at the Islamic Center of Irving on June 22nd, 2016 A chilling reminder for Muslims to hold on tight to the revelation of Allah occurs in this unparalleled analogy in Surat Al-A’raf. As Nouman Ali Khan explains, Allah warns believers against being only artificially committed to their faith, those who seem to comply on the outside but their soul is completely detached, just like a snake that sheds its skin.

Sep 02, 2016•27 min

Amazed By The Quran - Trust Your Gut Feeling

When his brothers suggested taking Prophet Yusuf out into the woods to play, their father Jacob’s reaction was one of deep insight. He said that it saddens him that they will “remove” Yusuf from him, signifying a gut feeling that something bad will happen to his son which he has no power to prevent. Believers must never underestimate or dismiss such feelings because sometimes these precautionary, protective thoughts are a form of divine inspiration to warn us against or prepare us for pend...

Sep 02, 2016•4 min

The Right Intentions

Revisiting the context in which Surat Al-Munafiqun was revealed, Nouman Ali Khan sheds light on the multiple lessons to be deduced from that series of events. This Madani surah was revealed after the morale-boosting pre-emptive attack and victory of the Muslims over Bani Mustalaq, a tribe that had planned to storm Madina following the Muslims’ defeat in Uhud. This Khutbah was recorded on August 5th, 2016 at the Bayyinah Mussallah in Euless, TX.

Aug 30, 2016•27 min

The Power Of Bismillah

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan explicitly elaborates on the power of Bismillah. When we say, “Bismillaahir-rahmaanir-rahiim”, we are acknowledging about Allah and His qualities, everything that He does is something that’s unique to Him. It cannot be confused with anyone else. The way Allah shows Mercy, guides, and the way Allah provides, the way Allah plans, the way Allah does anything that He does is unique to Him. It cannot be compared to anything and it is His unique mark. Everything Allah does -whet...

Aug 23, 2016•29 min

How Shaytan Will Rope You In

How Shaytan Will Rope You In - Khutbah by Nouman Ali Khan This Khutbah was given in Frisco on June, 17th 2016 With human beings committing all kinds of heinous acts, asks Nouman Ali Khan, why was Adam and his spouse’s “slip” of eating from the forbidden tree such a big deal?

Aug 23, 2016•29 min

Cult vs Community

This Khutbah was recorded at Islamic Center of Irving on May 20th, 2016 Introducing his reflections on ayat 166 and 167 of Surat Al-Baqarah, Nouman Ali Khan highlights the differences between a cult and community to warn against the threat of allowing unhealthy social pressures to dominate our lives.

Aug 16, 2016•26 min

Amazed By The Quran - Bound By A Prayer

When Prophet Musa returned following his encounter with Allah only to find his people worshipping the Golden Calf, his anger at his brother Harun, who he had delegated in his absence, was uncontrollable. But when Harun appealed to their brotherhood, Musa prayed for forgiveness and mercy for both of them, immediately relieving the tension. When you pray for those who have upset you in their presence, it heals any previous damage to the relationship.

Aug 16, 2016•5 min

Islam Brings Colours To The Youth

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan delves into the topic of the youth and how when we talk about youth, we talk about the problem segment of our society. Youth has become synonymous with the problem and it seems like they are the weakest link in our community. But Allah highlights the youth and makes us realize that they are not our weakness. young people are our strength. And they will find their strength in the Word of Allah. When a young generation goes back to the book of Allah, the world changes. The m...

Aug 09, 2016•14 min

The Human Tragedy

The Human Tragedy - Khutbah By Nouman Ali Khan This Khutbah was given at the Bayyinah Masjid in Euless on 7/1/2016. Nouman Ali Khan shares insights from the last passages of Surat Al-Haj, where, he explains, Allah gives a striking example that encapsulates the tragedy of humanity. Addressing people regardless of their faith, Allah says that those who call on anything other than Him cannot even create a single fly. Allah takes the analogy a step further by referring to the pagan ritual of offerin...

Aug 09, 2016•28 min

Amazed By The Quran - The Proposal

The Proposal - Amazed By The Quran - Nouman Ali Khan The shy daughter of the wise man in Median who hired Prophet Musa and offered him his daughter in marriage, teaches Muslim women profound lessons on taking charge of their lives, while at the same time showing respect for their elders. The story further sets an example to wise fathers who can decipher their daughters’ code and don’t allow pride and ego to come in the way of making the right decision. Allah is also teaching young men that w...

Aug 09, 2016•8 min

Amazed By The Quran - The Path To Self Awareness

In ayah 7 of Surat Taha, Allah says that “He knows the secret and what is more hidden”. There are dynamics inside us that we are not even aware of which impact the way we behave, but Allah knows us even better than we know ourselves. Our spiritual closeness to Him will help us unravel our deeply-ingrained complexities, becoming healthier human beings, giving us confidence and clarity and alleviating us from sadness and negative emotions in our lives.

Aug 09, 2016•4 min

Have Genuine Love To The Book Of Allah

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan delivers an impeccable lecture that enables us to inculcate a genuine love for the Glorious Qur'an - The Book of Allah. The Ustadh begins with Surah Al Araf in which he directs our attention towards the latter half of the Surah which illustrates the beauty of the Qur'an. There is no book like the Qur'an and its language is unmatchable and unique. We are also acquainted with the ways in which Shaytan works to corrupt the mind of people with weak Iman and more so, for that p...

Jul 30, 2016•27 min

Amazed By The Quran - Allah Is Always Near

The context in which Prophet Moussa was given the grand honor of speaking to Allah at the Burning Bush is inspiration for all believers that He is never far away. In the midst of great calamity as Moussa feared for himself and his family, Allah tells him that He has chosen him. When you trust in Allah, He will provide relief in ways that you would never have anticipated.

Jul 30, 2016•5 min

The Wisdom of Prophet Suleimans Dua

In his reinterpretation of the unique duaa of Prophet Suleiman in Surat Saad, Nouman Ali Khan opens new vistas into our understanding of the value of our engagement in this world. At first glance, Suleiman’s duaa for a kingdom that is not befitting anyone after him seems materialistic, but in fact he is asking for the capability to do more good for the sake of Allah. As Muslims we must take a strong cue from this noble prophet. Excelling in this world for the right reasons is in itself, an act...

Jul 30, 2016•1 hr 7 min

Amazed by the Quran - The Way She Walks

One detail in the epic story of Prophet Moussa gives timeless lessons to women on how they must conduct themselves in public. Allah describes that despite her shyness, the young woman in Madian, recognizing the impact of her presence as a female, engages with Moussa with an amazing balance of confidence and modesty.

Jul 30, 2016•6 min

A Quranic Lesson in Religious Psychology

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan delivers an amazing Khutbah on the topic of religious psychology and it makes for a very engaging listen. We are acquainted with the Ayat of Surah Al-Baqarah related to Ramadan and fasting. Nouman Ali Khan explains how the Qur'an confronts the religious psychology of those who believe. It emphasizes on the diseases of the heart where some people strictly adhere to observing rituals but are corrupt when it comes to worldly dealings. This kind of behavior is destructive and ...

Jul 30, 2016•28 min

Uphold Justice

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan delves into the topic of concern in modern times - Upholding Justice. Injustice is a booming bane that is so rampant in our society and holds dire consequences. Nouman Ali Khan points out in his discussion of the Ayat from Surat An-Nisa and Surah Al-Ma'idah that highlights such injustice which leads to more hatred, violence, crime, and tension. On the contrary, as Allah describes so beautifully and aptly in the Quran when justice in its purest form is executed without bias...

Jul 18, 2016•27 min

Eid ul Fitr Talk 2016

Eid ul Fitra and the Power of Gratitude - Nouman Ali Khan This khutbah was given at Islamic Center of Irving on 7/6/2016

Jul 18, 2016•13 min

Ready To Withstand Challenges

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan gives a mesmerizing lecture on how to make oneself ready to withstand challenges that come to the fore in our daily lives in the light of Islam. In Surah Al Kahf, ‘People of the “Cave” refers to the youth. These young men who hid in the cave were incessantly trying to protect their newfound identity of having embraced Islam and being a blessed Muslim. Their departure from the city was to protect their faith and the deep desire to live a life based on the belief of the Onen...

Jul 18, 2016•46 min
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