Nouman Ali Khan

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan dedicates this lecture to our loved ones and imploring us to seek guidance for them. We are not in control or in charge of anyone no matter how beloved they are to us. We feel we are responsible for them. Imagine then the responsibility of Prophet ﷺ towards his Ummah and how concerned he was towards us. but Allah reminds him that his only job is to remind the Ummah time and...

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan delves and contemplates the meanings of the verses of Surah Al-Asr and what profound implications it has in our own lives. The Prophet ﷺ was most compassionate, loving, kind and caring. Yet, when he is advising people on the path of truth, he faced a lot of criticism simply because the truth hurts. It becomes truly uncomfortable. But we should firmly believe that nobody can...

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan ponders and reflects on some of the Ayahs from Surah Al Isra. These particular set of ayahs starts with knowledge and ends with extreme emotions. This is because these two opposite things are crucial to us.  This can be elucidated by saying that if one has a lot of knowledge but  if he is not able to control his emotions, then that knowledge means nothing and even if we have...

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan describes in this lecture a scenario what the Prophet ﷺ was facing in his life - Magic. When he was delivering the message of Islam in Mecca, he was tortured, humiliated, ridiculed and made miserable by the political bigwigs and super influential people of Mecca.  In Surah Al 'Araaf, Allah says He is always present and is the constant Companion and Protector of Prophet ﷺ no...

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan delves into the magnitude of different relationships in our daily lives in the light of Islam. When we have a relationship with Allah, we need to understand that our life doesn't become any easier or struggle free and merry. That is a totally different dimension. Wen we believe in Allah, we get the strength to face any problem or adversity and ride through the storm unscathe...

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan divulges numerous details relating to the slander of Aisha RA specifically referring to verses 15, 16 and 17 revealed with reference to Aisha RA. The end to these false rumors and the horrendous slander of Aisha RA came in the form of Allah’s intervention through verses and revelation to the Prophet ﷺ. The first section of Surah Nur is a firm declaration on the punishment th...

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan delves into Ayats revealed on dignity and honor. There exist two kinds of people - evil people who say things directly and indirectly and the second is careless people who don't care about the consequences of their vile talk. The thoughts are being criticized in these Ayats as opposed to the actual talk and the benefit of the doubt should always be given when it comes to the...

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan provides valuable insights into verses 83 to 85 of Surah Al Isra of the Noble Qur'an. “And when We bestow favor upon the disbeliever, he turns away and distances himself; and when evil touches him, he is ever despairing. Say, "Each works according to his manner, but your Lord is most knowing of who is best guided in the way. And they ask you, [O Muhammad], about the soul. Sa...

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan talks about and emphasizes on the meaning of the word - Qawlan Sadeedah [The Right Words]. The power of words is the quintessential power bestowed upon man and is a gift from Allah. When we speak, we communicate with Allah and hence, we should be vigilant on how we use them in our daily lives. The word Saddah means filling a hole or a gap. Regarding speech, Sadd “سد” in Arab...

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan delivers a Khutbah in which he attempts to introduce the meanings, teachings, and lessons that can be imbibed from verses 69 - 72 of Surah Al Ahzab. Interpersonal communication within the family, partners, and friends should be aimed at bettering relations and not as a means to cause humiliation.  Our Deen is not about embarrassing others but about upholding the Deen and say...

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan delivers a great Khutbah regarding the character and then relates it to our relationship with the immediate family members and bringing them back on the path of Allah through our patience and Husne Akhlaq.  What is profound is that good character and morals is not obtained only from the revelation of Allah through the Qur'an. The Prophet ﷺ did not have any revelations till t...

Nouman Ali Khan delves into the final dialogue of Iblees. Shaytan is the ultimate enemy we have and is a relentless and pertinent one we have till the end of time. How is the devil going to come at us and pull us under his wing? Some of the origins of the word Shukr are illustrated and how some of us have Shukr cultivated within us and is displayed.  Shaytan is angry at being admonished for being...

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan elaborates on how Satan attacks us from the left side. The basic idea that is postulated by the scholars is that right is associated with the good and left is for that which is bad which means it makes us lazy, delaying doing good things, etc. What keeps us connected to Allah is the acts of worship, remembrance of Allah, our desire to seek forgiveness from Allah for our sins...

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan elaborates explicitly on how the Devil attacks us from the right direction. The Shaytan attacks from the right by: Convincing you that you own your guidance. So you start to pity others, deviating away from your own guidance and focusing on theirs. Ultimately believing you are the source of guidance and take part in others’ personal journey to Allah.  Using the word of Allah...