Nouman Ali Khan

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan delves into an in-depth analysis of the challenges facing the Muslim Ummah in present times. He begins with the concept of Tasbeeh. He talks about the worry and concern of the angels regarding the behavior of the humans once they step on the earth. They discuss with Allah to devise a solution of Dhikr of Tasbeeh for humans in order to avoid those problems. How do we rectify...

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan delves into an Ayat which contains in it, volumes of wisdom. There are two ways of extrapolating from this Ayat. what is unique about this Ayat? Listen intently to fully fathom the beauty of it. There are different groups in society. According to this Ayat, one can categorize them as the leaders or the intellectual people of society. And then there are the general masses who...

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan delves into an in-depth study of Surah Al Baqarah. We as Muslims see ourselves as the continuation of the battle of Adam AS and Shaytan. We are the final soldiers in this battle and hence, it is our responsibility to uphold the religion of Islam and ensure its propagation no matter what. Otherwise, we need to be prepared for being replaced as Allah will have no problem doing...

Khutbah By Nouman Ali Khan - Ask With Humility This Khutbah was recorded at Southern Methodist University in Dallas on September 23rd, 2016 While Aya 108 of Surat Al-Baqarah seems to condemn asking too many questions, says Nouman Ali Khan, it must be analyzed in context to reconcile it with the fact that throughout the Quran, Allah not only encourages Muslims to ask, but also acknowledges and hono...

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan looks into the need for civic engagement in our Muslim society and the repercussions of failing to do so. The fragile nature of our community is a stark reality in the modern world and hence, the need for civic engagement becomes a necessity by leaps and bounds. Our loyalty and allegiance is only to Allah alone and His beloved Prophet ﷺ. We should realize this fact asap so t...

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan continues his lecture on the topic of Naskh (Abrogation) in the Qur'an and acquaints us with a type of Naskh that if not understood appropriately can result in dire consequences. Ayat number 5 and Ayat number 29 of Surah At Tawbah are the examples chosen in this lecture to deal with the examples of abrogation in the Qur'an. The Ayat in Surah Tawbah is up for discussion in th...

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan delves into Ayat 106 of the magnificent Surah Al Baqarah. The Abrogation of the Ayaat and the Wisdom behind it forms the core of this amazing lecture. Allah is describing the authenticity of the Book of Allah - the Qur'an to the Israelites who refuse to accept it citing that they already had the Tawrah as their religious scripture. The Ayah declares that if Allah SWT chooses...

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan delves into Ayat 104 - 106 of the esteemed Surah Al Baqarah. Allah SWT revealed these Ayaat and forbade the believers from imitating the Jews in their intentional disrespect for the Prophet ﷺ by playing mischiefs in the meanings of Arabic words. The Ayah also announces dire punishment for whoever claims to be a believer and does not watch his speech, especially in the respec...

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan begins his lecture with an explicit elaboration on Ayats 103 and 104 of the magnificent Surah Al Baqarah. Regarding Ayat 103, the Ustadh explains that If the jews had followed the principles of Islam, instead of following Shaytan and practising sorcery, they would have got its reward from Allah. The Jews had believed in the Deen without a doubt, but they did not guard themse...

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan delves into an exhaustive analysis of Ayat number 102 of Surah Al Baqarah. This Ayat was revealed at the time when black magic became popular and widely practiced, and this was during the time of Sulaiman (AS). many opinions have emanated about the reason for the revelation of this verse as is listed below: The Jews thought that Sulaiman (AS) was associated with sorcery and...

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan delves into the Tafseer of Ayats 99 to 101 of Surah Al Baqarah. ‘"And indeed We have sent down to you manifest Ayat, and none disbelieve in them but Fasiqun."  The Bani Israel were trying to make excuses because of the love for this world. In Ayat 99 we see that only the sinners disbelieve, as it blinds people. Sin is a blinder in the Deen. When we see a mistake in our lives...

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan delves into the mesmerising Tafseer of Ayats 96-98 of Surah Al Baqarah. Ayah 96 reiterates the fact that it is essential to not get completely involved in this world, and remember Allah (SWT) and the Hereafter come what may. Long Life won’t save one from accountability as this world is a prison for the believer and Paradise for the disbeliever. He who longs to meet Allah SWT...

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan delves into Ayahs 93 to 95 of the magnificent Surah Al Baqarah. In Ayat 93, "And (remember) when We took your covenant and We raised above you the Mount (saying), "Hold firmly to what We have given you and hear (Our Word). They said, "We have heard and disobeyed." And their hearts absorbed (the worship of) the calf because of their disbelief. Say: "Worst indeed is that which...

Ayah 91-92 Surat Al-Baqarah, Nouman Ali Khan reflects on the second and longest chapter of the Quran. He explores how Allah, in his own words, answers some of the most compelling questions being asked about Islam today by both Muslims and non-Muslims. August 3, 2016

Ayah 90 In his exhaustive study of Surat Al-Baqarah, Nouman Ali Khan reflects on the second and longest chapter of the Quran. He explores how Allah, in his own words, answers some of the most compelling questions being asked about Islam today by both Muslims and non-Muslims. August 2, 2016

Allah dedicates strong ayat in Surat An-Nisaa to describing the fate of al-Munafiqun (the hypocrites), angrily describing their deserved place in the lowest depths of hell. However, as Nouman Ali Khan explains, Allah’s anger is not a justification for us to get angry at them. This khutbah was given at Masjid Ramadan in London, England on 09/02/2016.

The very first lesson we learn from the story of Prophet Yusuf is that sometimes we must deal with harsh realities within our families and that as parents we must communicate warnings to our children very clearly. The Quran teaches us to have emotional intelligence and to ensure that our children take precautions against unhealthy relationships.

No point of being a fake Nice guy outside

Historical Scene in Surah Munafiqun Awesomely Explained by Nouman Ali Khan

Eid Khutbah by Nouman Ali Khan - What Are We Celebrating? This Khutbah was recorded on September 12th, 2016 on Eid at the Islamic Center of Irving. Ustadh Nouman goes through the explanation of why we celebrate this very special occasion.

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan permeates through one of the glorious Surahs in the Qur'an - Surah At-Takathur which was revealed in Makkah. The main themes of this Surah are:  Man’s strong desire for worldly wealth.  Consequences of running after worldly wealth.  The origin of the word Lahw used in the Surah is discussed at great length. Lahw essentially means entertainment of any form and it is this Lahw...

After the terrible defeat of the Muslims in the Battle of Uhud, when 70 companions were killed because some of the companions failed to follow the Prophet’s command in battle, Allah revealed ayat in Surat Aali Imran asking the Prophet to ask for forgiveness on their behalf and consult them in decision-making.

This Khutbah was recorded at the Islamic Center of Irving on June 22nd, 2016 A chilling reminder for Muslims to hold on tight to the revelation of Allah occurs in this unparalleled analogy in Surat Al-A’raf. As Nouman Ali Khan explains, Allah warns believers against being only artificially committed to their faith, those who seem to comply on the outside but their soul is completely detached, ju...

When his brothers suggested taking Prophet Yusuf out into the woods to play, their father Jacob’s reaction was one of deep insight. He said that it saddens him that they will “remove” Yusuf from him, signifying a gut feeling that something bad will happen to his son which he has no power to prevent. Believers must never underestimate or dismiss such feelings because sometimes these precautio...

Revisiting the context in which Surat Al-Munafiqun was revealed, Nouman Ali Khan sheds light on the multiple lessons to be deduced from that series of events. This Madani surah was revealed after the morale-boosting pre-emptive attack and victory of the Muslims over Bani Mustalaq, a tribe that had planned to storm Madina following the Muslims’ defeat in Uhud. This Khutbah was recorded on August...