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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Apr 20, 2023 • 59min
The Story of Samiry #2
Apr 20, 2023 • 22min
Surah An-Najm #28 - Allah Understands Your Internal Battle
9 snips
Apr 19, 2023 • 27min
Surah An-Najm #27 - Small vs. Major Sins
Apr 18, 2023 • 27min
Surah An-Najm #26 - Viewing the Quran Like a Tourist
Apr 17, 2023 • 32min
How to Reflect on the Qur'an - Lens 1 The Language Lens
Explore the importance of examining Quran wording with the Language Lens, diving into Arabic grammar and rhetoric for deeper understanding. Unveil Quran insights through 'tadaabur' and grasp ancient Arabic nuances for profound messages. Engage with Quranic idioms and cultural contexts, highlighting the depth of reflection despite translation challenges. Join free Arabic learning programs for enhancing Quranic understanding.
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Apr 17, 2023 • 26min
Surah An-Najm #25 - Don't Declare Anyone as Misguided
Examining societal pressures on individual beliefs, shifting from limited knowledge to spiritual guidance, and reflecting on the perception of religions and the journey of guidance
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Apr 17, 2023 • 39min
The Story of Samiry #1 Entitlement and Rebellion
Exploration of entitlement and disobedience, importance of gratitude, challenges of leadership and faith in Prophet Musa's story, interfaith influences on traditions, preparation for prayer, and guidelines for respectful gatherings.
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Apr 17, 2023 • 30min
Laylatul Qadr - A Conversation
Exploring the profound meanings of Qadr and Laylatul Qadr, the significance of museums in cultural preservation, personal reflections on spiritual experiences, and promoting unity and forgiveness among Muslims in the last 10 nights of Ramadan.
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Apr 16, 2023 • 22min
Surah An-Najm #24 Detaching from Worldly Things
Exploring the importance of detaching from worldly desires and focusing on the afterlife. Reflecting on the consequences of turning away from a primordial promise to God. Discussing the influence of intentions on understanding human behavior and the connection between emotions and thoughts.
Apr 15, 2023 • 6min
