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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Sep 12, 2023 • 6min
Empathy in Teaching
The podcast discusses the importance of empathy in teaching and learning, and the negative impact of focusing only on the best students. It highlights the significance of prioritizing learning over seeking validation, and highlights bayonetv.com as a resource for Quranic learning.
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Sep 10, 2023 • 31min
The Quran and Pop Psychology
The podcast explores the significance of signs in the Quran and creation, and the relationship between science, purpose, and guidance in Islam. It also discusses facing calamities as tests of faith, and the dangers of being absorbed in one's desires and emotions.
Sep 6, 2023 • 8min
The Person Who Changed My Teaching Style Forever Q&A
The speaker shares a profound lesson learned from an older female professor, becoming a storyteller to capture students' attention, and reflecting on the impact of capturing attention on teaching style.
Sep 5, 2023 • 5min
Proper or Common Which One is It - Dream Intensive
Exploring the concept of proper and common words in Arabic and the factors that determine their weight, using examples like 'Muslim' and 'nisah'.
Sep 4, 2023 • 3min
How to Balance Life & Deen Q&A
The speaker talks about finding balance in life and allocating time for different activities, such as studying and sports. Consistency and discipline lead to progress and avoid guilt.
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Sep 2, 2023 • 37min
Don't Take Them as Allies
The podcast discusses the importance of taking a holistic approach to understanding Islam, the concept of friendship using the analogy of burgers, the different meanings of the word Wali in Arabic and its significance in Islamic teachings, the dilemma of team loyalty and allegations in the championship game, and the issue of Muslims discrediting their own community.
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Aug 30, 2023 • 13min
Attachment to Celebrities Q&A
Exploring emotional attachment to celebrities, unrealistic expectations, and unhealthy attachments. Discussing parasocial relationships and the importance of healthy relationships. Embracing disagreements and loyalty to ideas.
Aug 29, 2023 • 3min
Why We Shouldn't Do This
Aug 28, 2023 • 9min
Competing Against One Another For Good Q&A
Explore challenges faced by people in a specific country and the importance of resources and support in overcoming them. Also, listen to fragmented thoughts covering various topics without a clear focus or message.
Aug 25, 2023 • 9min
Guiding with Insight
The podcast explores the significance of expressing opinions and the multifaceted meaning of the word 'amour'. It also discusses building relationships, trust, and connection through understanding, and promoting transformation through teaching.
