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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Oct 10, 2023 • 8min
Parent-Child Relationships
Explore the meaning of 'lowering your wings' in relation to our relationship with our parents. Emphasize the care and support provided by parents. Express love and care towards parents and the importance of humility and respect. Discuss different dimensions of love and care towards parents.
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Oct 6, 2023 • 8min
I Feel Guilty
Explore the concept of guilt and the importance of honoring parents. Discover the difference between human and divine forgiveness through the story of Yusuf Alayhi-salam. Reflect on past wrongdoings and the forgiving nature of Allah. Address the common belief among Muslims that they are beyond forgiveness.
Oct 5, 2023 • 1h 8min
How to Learn Arabic
The podcast discusses the misconception of quick-fix language learning and emphasizes the importance of personal effort. The significance of literature in language learning is highlighted. The importance of self-assessment and identifying weaknesses as a student is emphasized. Resources, strategies, and recommendations for learning Arabic as a science are provided. The advantages and challenges of being an Urdu speaker when learning Arabic are explored. An effective mindset and community-based learning approach are proposed.
20 snips
Oct 4, 2023 • 1h 7min
The Arabic Studies Landscape
Oct 3, 2023 • 6min
Verses Beyond The Book - Divine Speech
Exploring the meaning of 'ayah' and its significance in the Quran. Emphasizing the importance of directly experiencing signs of Allah in the world.
Sep 30, 2023 • 10min
Allah Doesn't Need You to Pray
Exploring the importance of prayer and the reasons for neglect, emphasizing intention and positive outcomes. Discussing how prayer prevents negative paths and the role of prayer in parenting, encouraging critical thinking and love in children.
Sep 27, 2023 • 10min
The Beauty of Culture & Community Q&A
Exploring the uniqueness of different cultures within the Muslim community, the impact of the Quran on education, and the significance of fostering meaningful relationships within a community.
Sep 26, 2023 • 6min
From Singular to Plural in the Quran's Language -
Learn the importance of memorizing specific words in Arabic and the analogy of separating numbers in math class for clarity. Understand the forms and meanings of the word 'Muslim' in Arabic, along with a recommended YouTube series on Arabic language learning.
Sep 23, 2023 • 7min
Guess the Australian Slang Words!
Guess the meanings of Australian slang words, lively discussion about popular Australian slang words
Sep 19, 2023 • 7min
