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.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Feb 1, 2016 • 2min
Dealing With Non Muslims
Jan 26, 2016 • 11min
Master & Slaves - That's Messed Up
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.
Jan 26, 2016 • 22min
The Quran, A Miracle and Guidance - Malaysia Tour 2015
What does it mean to have a relationship with the Quran and what is the seriousness of this matter?
18 snips
Jan 20, 2016 • 18min
Two Best Kinds Of Friends
A discussion of two distinct kinds of friendship found in the Quran: rare, penetrating bonds and easy, comforting companions. Exploration of the pain of choosing the wrong close friend and how shared paths create lasting ties. Reflection on losing relationships for faith and the promise of being placed among the righteous. Encouragement to seek and be a positive, trustworthy companion.
Jan 18, 2016 • 14min
What's too Extravagant - That's Messed Up
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.
Jan 18, 2016 • 7min
The Definition Of A True Friend
A discussion about what makes friendship selfless and without agenda. Conversations about staying loyal through success, failure, and distance. Encouragement to reach out to struggling friends and speak honestly for their good. Reflections on how true bonds matter beyond this life and can carry eternal significance.
Jan 18, 2016 • 17min
Tips for Having a Happier Family
A happy family is worth all efforts. Nothing could be more satisfying than harmony and love at home.
Jan 18, 2016 • 5min
Parents make Zina so easy for their kids
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.
Jan 9, 2016 • 6min
Abortion - That's Messed Up
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.
Jan 9, 2016 • 4min
Forced Marriages - That's Messed Up
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.
