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Nouman Ali Khan

743 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 427 ratings

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.
Nouman 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.

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Episodes

A Believers Response To Quran Burning 03

April 16, 2017 21:13 - 14 minutes - 6.61 MB

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan implores us to remain united in the face of religious adversities and says that when a nation is not aware it cannot survive. The religion for everyone else is just culture and is something their parents handed them down. But for the Muslim Ummah, our religion is a mission and we ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Nouman Ali Khan – A Believers Response To Quran Burning 03

A Believers Response To Quran Burning 02

April 16, 2017 21:12 - 10 minutes - 4.74 MB

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan makes us ponder on what our reaction should be when we come across stupidity and idiocracy in our community. There is a need to have clarity and consistency across our community. These kinds of inciting attacks are of two types – physical, military kind of attack or psychological, ideological attacks.  The ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Nouman Ali Khan – A Believers Response To Quran Burning 02

A Believers Response To Quran Burning 01

April 16, 2017 21:12 - 10 minutes - 4.78 MB

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan shares a passage from Surah Aal e Imran which is very relevant and extremely pertinent through the kinds of situations Muslims are facing in regards  to the construction of masajids in certain places, in regards to how certain Christian groups are celebrating the desecration of Allah’s book and these are painful ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Nouman Ali Khan – A Believers Response To Quran Burning 01

Explanation Of Surah Al-Fatihah 3of4

April 10, 2017 16:30 - 16 minutes - 7.54 MB

In the third episode br. Nouman explains to us about the Stronger Ways of Praising Allah Original Audio Episode Link - Nouman Ali Khan – Explanation Of Surah Al-Fatihah 3of4

Explanation Of Surah Al-Fatihah 2of4

April 10, 2017 16:26 - 13 minutes - 6.17 MB

In the second episode br. Nouman explains to us the Significance Of Nouns & Verbs Original Audio Episode Link - Nouman Ali Khan – Explanation Of Surah Al-Fatihah 2of4

Explanation Of Surah Al-Fatihah 1of4

April 10, 2017 16:24 - 20 minutes - 9.23 MB

In this first episode br. Nouman explains to us The Meaning Of Al Hamdu Lillah Original Audio Episode Link - Nouman Ali Khan – Explanation Of Surah Al-Fatihah 1of4

Family - Its Complicated

April 10, 2017 16:22 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MB

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan directs his lecture towards one of the very strong and sturdy pillars of human existence – Family. The Ustadh begins his lecture with a general introduction after which we are made spectators to the lives of Prophet Yusuf AS and his brothers who left no stone unturned in tormenting, agonizing and ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Nouman Ali Khan – Family – Its Complicated

Quranic Healing For The Heart

April 10, 2017 16:20 - 1 hour - 36 MB

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan reflects on that passage of the Qur’an which is at the end of Suratul Furqan. In this passage, Allah SWT gives us, people, a special title. And that title is “Wa ‘Ibaadur-Rahman”. This means slaves of the Incredibly Merciful, the Incredibly Loving. Allah says,  “And the slaves of the Most Beneficent ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Nouman Ali Khan – Quranic Healing For The Heart

4 Guided Steps In The Quran For Self Transformation

April 09, 2017 15:54 - 1 hour - 29.1 MB

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan delivers a concise, explicit lecture that deals with the Noble Qur’an and how this Book of Allah changed the world in 23 years and how it will change us too provided we seek earnest help in this regard. Key points of interest in this impeccable lecture: Just as the heavens and ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Nouman Ali Khan – 4 Guided Steps In The Quran For Self Transformation

Fear None But Allah

April 09, 2017 15:32 - 15 minutes - 7.08 MB

Powerful Warning by Nouman Ali Khan – Don’t Be Scared Of Satan And His Army! Original Audio Episode Link - Nouman Ali Khan – Fear None But Allah

Jumuah Khutbah 04-07-17

April 09, 2017 15:28 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MB

In this intense and thought-provoking lecture, Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan shares an important reminder for ourselves and that which is often taken for granted. He tells us that in the Qur’an, after Allah telling us that we as a Muslim Ummah are brothers and behave sensibly so, the first instruction given to us succeeding that ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Nouman Ali Khan – Jumuah Khutbah 04-07-17 – Mocking

The Power Of Gratitude

March 28, 2017 15:10 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MB

Surah Ar-Rahman is a powerful wake-up call addressing all kinds of people, especially those exercising various degrees of disbelief. When it was revealed in Mecca, explains Nouman Ali Khan, Allah was talking specifically to the Quraish, who, despite having the greatest messenger, speaking to them in their own tongue, continued to mock and attack Prophet ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Nouman Ali Khan – The Power Of Gratitude

Jumuah Khutbah 03-24-17

March 28, 2017 15:06 - 36 minutes - 16.8 MB

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan delves into the 78th Ayah of Surah Al-Hajj that addresses the Ummah and gives a mandate of struggle. When we pray do we pray and do it the way Allah deserves? Do we obey and respect as He is worthy? So how is that by giving us an impossible task, how ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Nouman Ali Khan – Jumuah Khutbah 03-24-17 – The Task

Surat Al-Baqarah - Part 59

February 21, 2017 07:20 - 1 hour - 35.5 MB

Ayah 164-166 In his exhaustive study of Surat Al-Baqarah, Nouman Ali Khan reflects on the second and longest chapter of the Quran. He explores how Allah, in his own words, answers some of the most compelling questions being asked about Islam today by both Muslims and non-Muslims. Original Audio Episode Link - Nouman Ali Khan – Surat Al-Baqarah – Part 59

Surat Al-Baqarah - Part 58

February 21, 2017 07:20 - 1 hour - 39.9 MB

Ayah 153-163 In his exhaustive study of Surat Al-Baqarah, Nouman Ali Khan reflects on the second and longest chapter of the Quran. He explores how Allah, in his own words, answers some of the most compelling questions being asked about Islam today by both Muslims and non-Muslims. Original Audio Episode Link - Nouman Ali Khan – Surat Al-Baqarah – Part 58

Surat Al-Baqarah - Part 57

February 21, 2017 07:20 - 1 hour - 33.2 MB

Ayah 152-158 In his exhaustive study of Surat Al-Baqarah, Nouman Ali Khan reflects on the second and longest chapter of the Quran. He explores how Allah, in his own words, answers some of the most compelling questions being asked about Islam today by both Muslims and non-Muslims. Original Audio Episode Link - Nouman Ali Khan – Surat Al-Baqarah – Part 57

Surat Al-Baqarah - Part 56

February 21, 2017 07:18 - 1 hour - 28.7 MB

Ayah 145-151 In his exhaustive study of Surat Al-Baqarah, Nouman Ali Khan reflects on the second and longest chapter of the Quran. He explores how Allah, in his own words, answers some of the most compelling questions being asked about Islam today by both Muslims and non-Muslims. Original Audio Episode Link - Nouman Ali Khan – Surat Al-Baqarah – Part 56

The Halal Way Of Approaching A Girl You Like

January 29, 2017 09:36 - 22 minutes - 10.2 MB

If a man wants to get married, and he has decided to propose to a particular woman, then he may go to her guardian on his own, or with one of his relatives such as his father or brother, or he may delegate someone else to propose marriage on his behalf. Original Audio Episode Link - Nouman Ali Khan – The Halal Way Of Approaching A Girl You Like

Discharging Parental Responsibilities

January 29, 2017 08:18 - 35 minutes - 16.1 MB

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan delves into the pertinent and essential topic of being the best version of ourselves whilst we are with our parents and how to effectively discharge parental responsibilities. The Ayats of Surah Al Yusuf are mentioned here and profound words of wisdom which have been immortalized and made timeless in the Quran ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Nouman Ali Khan – Discharging Parental Responsibilities

When Allah Swore By The Stars

January 29, 2017 08:16 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MB

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan gives an impactful lecture relating to Surah Al Waqiah and its last part deals with those who are skeptical in light of Deen. He goes on to cite various examples that illustrate our complete uninhibited dependence on Allah SWT for the smallest of our actions and needs. Yet we choose to ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Nouman Ali Khan – When Allah Swore By The Stars

Sabr Is Control Over Actions Not Emotion

January 22, 2017 11:48 - 36 minutes - 16.7 MB

In this talk Br. Nouman explains the importance of implementing Sabr/Patience when things get hard/difficult and not to loose ones self due to emotions or to let our emotions get the better of us. Original Audio Episode Link - Nouman Ali Khan – Sabr Is Control Over Actions Not Emotion

Sabr

January 18, 2017 09:48 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MB

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan gives a mesmerizing lecture on the reflections from the Qur’an regarding Sabr. Sabr is impossible without Shukr.  Almost a hundred verses in the Qur’an command us to be patient and teach us about the blessings of patience. Anas RA  said that the Prophet ﷺ said, “The real patience is at the ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Nouman Ali Khan – Sabr

Jumuah Khutbah 12-09-2016

January 18, 2017 09:36 - 34 minutes - 16 MB

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan centres his Khutbah around some of the Ayats belonging to Surah Al Yusuf that involves the wisdom coming from Yaqub AS and encapsulates this beautifully in Surah Al Yusuf. The education provided by the Qur’an makes us a better human being.  “[Of these stories mention] when Joseph said to his father, ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Nouman Ali Khan – Jumuah Khutbah 12-10-2016

Surat Al-Baqarah - Part 55

January 17, 2017 10:50 - 42 minutes - 19.5 MB

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan delves into an explicit explanation of Ayats 143 – 144 of Surah Al Baqarah. “And thus we have made you a just community that you will be witnesses over the people and the Messenger will be a witness over you. And We did not make the qiblah which you used to ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Nouman Ali Khan – Surat Al-Baqarah – Part 55

Surat Al-Baqarah - Part 54

January 17, 2017 10:47 - 45 minutes - 21.1 MB

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan delves into an explicit explanation of verse number 142 from the esteemed Surah Al Baqarah. سَيَقُوۡلُ السُّفَهَآءُ مِنَ النَّاسِ مَا وَلّٰٮهُمۡ عَنۡ قِبۡلَتِهِمُ الَّتِىۡ كَانُوۡا عَلَيۡهَا ​ؕ قُل لِّلّٰهِ الۡمَشۡرِقُ وَالۡمَغۡرِبُ ؕ يَهۡدِىۡ مَنۡ يَّشَآءُ اِلٰى صِراطٍ مُّسۡتَقِيۡمٍ‏ ‘So now the foolish people will say, “What has turned the Muslims away from the ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Nouman Ali Khan – Surat Al-Baqarah – Part 54

Surat Al-Baqarah - Part 53

January 17, 2017 10:46 - 50 minutes - 23.2 MB

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan delves into an explicit and elaborated explanation on the Ayats 135 -141 of Surah Al Baqarah. And they say: ‘Be Jews or Christians, you will be rightly guided” Say: “Nay! (we follow) the religion of Ibrahim, the upright one, and he was not of the polytheist” (135). Say: “We believe in ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Nouman Ali Khan – Surat Al-Baqarah – Part 53

Surat Al-Baqarah - Part 52

January 17, 2017 10:45 - 1 hour - 30.4 MB

Ayah 130-134 of Surah Al-Baqarah December 25, 2016 Original Audio Episode Link - Nouman Ali Khan – Surat Al-Baqarah – Part 52

Never Fear The Enemies Of Islam

January 13, 2017 16:02 - 15 minutes - 6.97 MB

It can be challenging to practice Islam in America today. The bigotry, Islamophobia, xenophobia, media bias, and constant need to apologize for Muslim extremist actions can take its toll on us. Part of being an American Muslim is standing up for our beliefs and speaking truth to ignorance. It is time for us to stop ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Nouman Ali Khan – Never Fear The Enemies Of Islam

Surat Al-Baqarah - Part 51

December 25, 2016 10:40 - 49 minutes - 22.6 MB

Ayah 129 of Surat Al-Baqarah Original Audio Episode Link - Nouman Ali Khan – Surat Al-Baqarah – Part 51

Surat Al-Baqarah - Part 50

December 25, 2016 10:40 - 49 minutes - 22.6 MB

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan delivers an excellent lecture highlighting the meaning of Ayat number 129 of Surah Al Baqarah. This Ayat captures the way Prophet Ibrahim AS plans to secure the future of his coming generation. “Our Lord! and raise up in them an Apostle from among themselves who shall recite to them Your com­munications ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Nouman Ali Khan – Surat Al-Baqarah – Part 50

Surat Al-Baqarah - Part 49

December 25, 2016 10:38 - 51 minutes - 23.5 MB

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan delves into Ayat 127 of Surah Al Baqarah. Here what is discussed is the actual building of the Ka’bah and there is something more going on than just mere building of the Ka’bah. The foundations of the House of Allah was always there even before Ibrahim AS was assigned the task ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Nouman Ali Khan – Surat Al-Baqarah – Part 49

The Qurans Universal Message

December 16, 2016 15:46 - 33 minutes - 15.6 MB

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan gives a thought-provoking lecture on the universal message of the Book of Allah – the Noble Qur’an by using the opening Ayah of Surah An-Nisa which is by far one of the many testaments to the universal message of the Qur’an. Addressing humanity, Allah commands people, both Muslims, and non-Muslims, to ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Nouman Ali Khan – The Qurans Universal Message

A Great Lesson For Muslims

December 16, 2016 15:12 - 6 minutes - 3.11 MB

A Great Lesson For Muslims by Nouman Ali Khan Original Audio Episode Link - Nouman Ali Khan – A Great Lesson For Muslims

Amazed By The Quran - Dont Be Judgmental

December 13, 2016 11:30 - 2 minutes - 1.3 MB

After the Muslim victory in the Battle of Badr, Allah revealed Aya 70 of Surat Al-Anfaal. Here, He commands his Prophet to let the prisoners of war know that if He sees that there is goodness in them, He will see a way through for them. It’s an incredible acknowledgment that goodness lies deep inside ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Nouman Ali Khan – Amazed By The Quran – Dont Be Judgmental

Surat Al-Baqarah - Part 48

December 09, 2016 16:27 - 34 minutes - 16 MB

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan delves into Ayat number 125 of the magnificent Surah Al Baqarah. ‘And [mention] when We made the House a place of return for the people and [a place of] security. And take, [O believers], from the standing place of Abraham a place of prayer. And We charged Abraham and Ishmael, [saying], ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Nouman Ali Khan – Surat Al-Baqarah – Part 48

Surat Al-Baqarah - Part 47

December 09, 2016 16:27 - 43 minutes - 20.2 MB

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan delves into an explicit explanation of the Ayats 122 – 124 of Surah Al Baqarah. One of the first things we learn about Bani Israel is that when they were tested with trials and tribulations of the highest degree, they constantly failed those tests. Another thing of interest is the attitude ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Nouman Ali Khan – Surat Al-Baqarah – Part 47

Surat Al-Baqarah - Part 46

December 09, 2016 16:26 - 1 hour - 27.7 MB

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan delves into the final Ayats 122 123 of Surah Al Baqarah on the discussion of the Israelites. This Ayat mimics Ayat number 47 of the same Surah. The points that are discussed here are: How the Israelites were conferred with numerous benefits apart from having Prophets and Messengers amongst them and ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Nouman Ali Khan – Surat Al-Baqarah – Part 46

Building A Great Community

December 09, 2016 16:26 - 1 hour - 32 MB

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan delves into the steps one must strive to take in order to build a great community. Some points worth remembering are as follows: Allah wants to forgive us. Hence, we should be wanting of Allah’s forgiveness at all times. We must all be ambassadors of Islam that promotes peace and mercy ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Nouman Ali Khan – Building A Great Community

Amazed By The Quran - You Reap What You Sow

December 09, 2016 16:26 - 3 minutes - 1.59 MB

In Surat Al-Qalam, Allah tells the cautionary tale of two farmers who conspired to harvest their crop very early in the day to avoid the pleading hands of the needy, only to find that their entire crop had been destroyed to the point that they couldn’t even recognize their own garden. Before Allah, they were ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Nouman Ali Khan – Amazed By The Quran – You Reap What You Sow

Honesty And Justice In The Society

December 03, 2016 13:58 - 33 minutes - 15.3 MB

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan shares a few lessons and reflections from just one Ayah of Surah An-Nisa which is a very comprehensive and very powerful Ayat in the life of a Muslim. It’s a Madani Surah, which means that the audience is predominantly the Muslim himself as opposed to a Makki Surah where the predominant ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Nouman Ali Khan – Honesty And Justice In The Society

Amazed By The Quran - End The Blame Game

December 03, 2016 13:38 - 3 minutes - 1.81 MB

There are people in this world who deny that they do anything bad because shaytan has beautified their deeds for them. And there are others who admit that they’re bad, but blame others for it, just like Prophet Yusuf’s conspiring brothers who used that as an excuse to throw him into the well. This is ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Nouman Ali Khan – Amazed By The Quran – End The Blame Game

Tafseer Of Surah At Tahreem

November 29, 2016 10:20 - 50 minutes - 23.1 MB

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan goes into an in-depth analysis and Tafseer of Ayats 1 to 3 makeup section 1 of Surah At Tahreem. “O Prophet, why do you prohibit [yourself from] what Allah has made lawful for you, seeking the approval of your wives? And Allah is Forgiving and Merciful. Allah has already ordained for ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Nouman Ali Khan – Tafseer Of Surah At Tahreem

Amazed By The Quran - The Hoopoe And The Sun-Worshippers

November 29, 2016 08:40 - 4 minutes - 1.92 MB

With great eloquence, the hoopoe in Surat An-Naml reports back to Prophet Suleiman about what he saw in Sheba and how the queen and her people were prostrating to the sun. This amazing bird gives a profound analysis of how the shaytan has beautified their rituals and prevented them from the correct path to the ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Nouman Ali Khan – Amazed By The Quran – The Hoopoe And The Sun-Worshippers

Amazed By The Quran - Repent Allah Loves You

November 29, 2016 08:38 - 3 minutes - 1.58 MB

In an incredible recurring phrase in the Quran, Allah says that He loves those who repent over and over again, those he calls “attawwabeen”. Massive in his love, and incredibly infinite in his mercy Allah doesn’t simply say that he accepts the repentance of those who continue sinning and disobeying, He says that He love ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Nouman Ali Khan – Amazed By The Quran – Repent Allah Loves You

Amazed By The Quran - Dont Let Sadness Overwhelm You

November 28, 2016 09:12 - 3 minutes - 1.54 MB

After the defeat of the Muslims in the Battle of Uhud, Allah revealed aya 139 of Surat Aali Imran, giving believers timeless lessons in dealing with dejection. Allah advises us against allowing failure and disappointment to wear us down, describing with great precision the state of grief people will enter after a serious blow. He ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Nouman Ali Khan – Amazed By The Quran – Dont Let Sadness Overwhelm You

Islam Scholars And Politics

November 20, 2016 07:02 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MB

This Khutbah was recorded on November 4th, 2016 in Malaysia. The most talked-about nation in the Quran, says Nouman Ali Khan, is Beni Israel. But this is no coincidence. Allah uses the trials and tribulations of the Israelites as a point of reference for Muslims to prepare us mentally for what we will go through ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Nouman Ali Khan – Islam Scholars And Politics

Amazed By The Quran - Allahs Boundless Generosity

November 20, 2016 06:46 - 1 minute - 945 KB

In aya 12 of Surat Yunus, Allah describes those who turn to Him only when they are facing troubles but refuse to acknowledge his generosity after He alleviates them of their burdens. From this we learn that Allah removes difficulty from people who don’t thank him and even when He knows that their calls to ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Nouman Ali Khan – Amazed By The Quran – Allahs Boundless Generosity

Treating Equally

November 17, 2016 08:36 - 11 minutes - 5.24 MB

Treating equally is one of the beauties of Islam by Nouman Ali Khan Original Audio Episode Link - Nouman Ali Khan – Treating Equally

Amazed By The Quran - Nothing Short of Excellence

November 15, 2016 21:20 - 7 minutes - 3.47 MB

In Surat Al-Ana’am right after prohibiting shirk (the association of anyone or anything with God) Allah says “and when it comes to both parents: excellence”. Allah gives a directive denoting that the standard with which we must deal with parents is excellence. This is the minimum requirement and anything short of the very best is ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Nouman Ali Khan – Amazed By The Quran – Nothing Short of Excellence

Practical Advice After The Election

November 15, 2016 21:00 - 27 minutes - 12.9 MB

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan’s thoughts, reminders, and reflections on the effect of the election polls. We need to remind ourselves that we have been such hostile situations before and hence, we should be ably prepared for the same. The Ustadh now gives an example of the Battle of Uhud. Surah Ale Imran demonstrates the happenings ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Nouman Ali Khan – Practical Advice After The Election

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