Nouman Ali Khan

In Islam, it's okay if you feel a special affinity or inclination towards a certain individual since human beings have no control on such natural inclinations. We are, however, definitely responsible and accountable if we get carried away by such feelings and take specific actions or steps that might be deemed as haram (forbidden).

Surah Al Kahf in-depth

Surah Al Kahf in-depth

Surah Al Kahf in-depth

Surah Al Kahf in-depth

Surah Al Kahf in-depth

Ihsan is a beautiful word, and the wisdom behind the use of this word with regards to parents is stunning. Ihsan comes from husn, which literally means beauty or to make beautiful. Ihsan means to do the UTMOST good and it is usually translated as excellence. When one does ihsan, they beautify their deeds to the fullest. They go “all out” and make sure every little detail is done properly. They do...

One problem I see more and more is the idea that the Sunnah is questionable and it was not protected and preserved as well as the Quran. When I became a student of the Quran over 15 years ago, one of the first lessons I could not escape is that the most powerful defense of the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is the Quran itself. The only way someone can say they believe in the Quran...

You have to recognize what your strengths are. Once you recognize your strength, ask Allah to give you more of it so that you can focus it towards the service of Allah's Deen.

Season Finale! It’s easy for us to accept that Allah is our Creator. But the real test is in accepting Allah as our Master Who we owe our servitude and obedience.

What does it mean to have a relationship with the Quran and what is the seriousness of this matter?

How do you define extravagance? Well, it’s not the same for everyone and Allah doesn’t demand that you live an austere lifestyle either.

SADDIQUE from sidq (Truthful) A true friend, who is your friend for your sake, not to get any kind of benefit from you. The one who never gives up on you when you start making mistakes. Remains in touch with you even if you establish a distance with them because of their honesty. Continuously feel pain for you. Who supports you at every moment (for the good).

A happy family is worth all efforts. Nothing could be more satisfying than harmony and love at home.

Nowadays is very easy to commit zina because we the parents have made it almost impossible for our sons and daughters to marry by placing so many conditions (obstructions) that are completely nonsense. We need to fear Allah and realize that these hurdles are causing our sons and daughters commit zina and we'll get a share of the sin without a doubt.

When I received an email from a woman saying that her husband wanted her to get an abortion due to financial problems, I was deeply disturbed. Sometimes, it’s a robber who is willing to take a human life for money. And sometimes, it’s parents.

A girl should not be pressured, guilt-tripped, or threatened into marriage. And by the way, there’s nothing wrong with a girl being interested in someone and bringing it up with her parents.

This khutbah was given on Dec. 18, 2015.

Women are prevented from having a space in the masjid, sometimes due to the fear of fitna. But when we stop our wives, sisters, and daughters from coming to the masjid, it will actually lead to a greater fitna.