Nouman Ali Khan
Muslim Central
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.
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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Jul 20, 2024 • 24min
Happiness Is A By-Product Of Living With Purpose
Exploring the pitfalls of materialism and the pursuit of happiness, understanding underlying worldview when seeking solutions, contrasting video game rules with life complexity, reflections on purpose in life according to the Quran, and emphasizing purpose over happiness and making smart choices.
Jul 18, 2024 • 29min
The Quran Library #03 Quranic Language, Style & Inimitability
The podcast delves into Quranic language and style, exploring layers of meaning and synonyms. It discusses the nuances of Arabic words and the beauty of Quranic sentences. The significance of Tafsir works and scholars is also highlighted, along with the role of language specialists in understanding intricate Quranic texts.
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Jul 16, 2024 • 28min
Seeking Beauty in Faith - Surah Qaf
Exploring the beauty in Surah Qaf, the podcast delves into the connection between the beauty of the universe and human quest for aesthetic pleasure. It also discusses the decline of beauty in art and culture, highlighting the importance of rekindling beauty inspired by faith.
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Jul 13, 2024 • 33min
Building Disciplined Communities
Exploration of lessons from Quranic verses, believers' engagement in tasbih, importance of faith and discipline in Medina community, building discipline and unity in Muslim communities.
Jul 11, 2024 • 29min
Interpretive Methodology #02 Inside the Quran Library
Explore the interpretive methodology of the Quran, comparing traditional and modern interpretations. Delve into critiques of modernist perspectives and the evolution of Islamic scholarship in Tafsir. Discover the development of Sola Tifsir and the efforts at the Fisir Center in Riyadh to bridge knowledge gaps in Surah Tifsir.
Jul 9, 2024 • 24min
Divine Warnings and Human Skepticism - Surah Qaf
Delving into the role of messengers in warning societies and societal reactions. Exploring Jinn's astonishment at the Quran and skepticism towards revelation. Discussing the significance of divine warnings on the afterlife and skepticism towards resurrection.
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Jul 6, 2024 • 37min
3 Keys for Guidance - The Last One Is Crucial
Discover the significance of du'as in seeking guidance. Learn how Surah Ali Imran offers divine guidance during challenging times. Emphasizing faith, humility, and seeking divine protection and mercy.
Jul 5, 2024 • 29min
Traditional 'Ulum al-Quran #01 Inside the Quran Library
Topics covered in this podcast include distinctions between Ulum al-Quran and Ulumu Tafseer, building a personal library on Quranic studies, overview of important academic books, exploring the distinction between Quran sciences, and translation challenges faced by translators.
Jul 3, 2024 • 5min
Advice to New Du'aat - Q&A
The podcast discusses advice for new educators, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning, diversifying knowledge sources, understanding different perspectives, and balancing personal and professional commitments
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Jun 29, 2024 • 29min
Dont Let the Environment Dictate Your Islam
Exploring the struggle of practicing Islam in an American context, historical societal norms, Quranic teachings on equality, significance of seeking knowledge in Islam, addressing challenges directly in Islam, and building a strong internal connection to faith
