

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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Mar 16, 2025 • 8min
Amazed by the Quran #16 Skies & Earth Exalt Allah - Epic Ayat

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Mar 16, 2025 • 29min
Striking Examples in the Quran #16 Like Flies In A Trap
Dive into the intriguing symbolism of the spider in power dynamics and relationships. Explore the necessity of genuine connections within the Muslim community, moving beyond mere transactional bonds. Unpack the psychological manipulations we face in society that echo a spider’s trap, revealing how economic systems can exploit individuals. Delve into hidden traps set by unseen forces and the intricate interplay of power, vulnerability, and greed, set against the backdrop of historical empires and modern structures.

Mar 16, 2025 • 7min
Amazed by the Quran #15 The People In Heaven & Hell Will Talk

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Mar 15, 2025 • 1h 6min
Striking Examples in the Quran #15 Spiders Web 29-41
Dive into the profound parable of the spider's web, reflecting the struggles of early Muslims in Makkah. Discover the deep ties of 'wilaayah' and tribal loyalty amidst persecution. The discussion also investigates how a strong state presence often hints at insecurity. Explore pre-Islamic Mecca's moral challenges, emphasizing the importance of true community. Lastly, unravel the metaphor of webs in the Quran, revealing how deception can entrap individuals throughout history, while true empowerment lies in divine guidance.

Mar 14, 2025 • 6min
Amazed by the Quran #14 A New Rising

Mar 14, 2025 • 37min
Jumuah 2025-03-14

Mar 14, 2025 • 6min
The Fly & The Idol - A Parable of Power and Weakness

Mar 14, 2025 • 54min
Striking Examples In The Quran #14 Stormy Sea

Mar 13, 2025 • 5min
Amazed by the Quran #13 Allah Inspires Hearts

Mar 13, 2025 • 39min