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Discharging Parental Responsibilities
29 januari 2017 · 35 min
Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan delves into the pertinent and essential topic of being the best version of ourselves whilst we are with our parents and how to effectively discharge parental responsibilities. The Ayats of Surah Al Yusuf are mentioned here and profound words of wisdom which have been immortalized and made timeless in the Quran are uttered by Prophet Yaqub AS and his exemplary role of being a good father. Lees meer
Allah is demanding from us nothing short of our best when it comes to our parents. We have to be good, patient, merciful, charitable or to have the courtesy to our parents. The status of the parents is second only to the status of Allah SWT.the easiest way to enter Jannah is through obedience to the parents. The widest of Jannah gates are for those who are obedient and good to parents.
When they enter old age, one of them or two of them, we should not abandon them and speak to them in gracious respectable terms. We should not reciprocate anger with anger or reciprocate frustration with frustration. Whatever they use it doesn't matter, we should respond with respect and with gracious words.
Listen intently to this emotional lecture and imbibe the message that comes across.
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When Allah Swore By The Stars
29 januari 2017 · 36 min
Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan gives an impactful lecture relating to Surah Al Waqiah and its last part deals with those who are skeptical in light of Deen. Lees meer
He goes on to cite various examples that illustrate our complete uninhibited dependence on Allah SWT for the smallest of our actions and needs. Yet we choose to adorn the mask of arrogance and vain without realizing that Allah is the provider of sustenance and all this could be taken away with the blink of an eye.
Hence, it is of paramount importance that we fully comprehend the gravity of the Ayats discussed in this lecture and adopt humility and gratitude of the highest degree.
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Sabr Is Control Over Actions Not Emotion
22 januari 2017 · 36 min
In this talk Br. Nouman explains the importance of implementing Sabr/Patience when things get hard/difficult and not to loose ones self due to emotions or to let our emotions get the better of us.
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Sabr
18 januari 2017 · 36 min
Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan gives a mesmerizing lecture on the reflections from the Qur'an regarding Sabr. Sabr is impossible without Shukr. Lees meer
Almost a hundred verses in the Qur'an command us to be patient and teach us about the blessings of patience. Anas RA said that the Prophet ﷺ said, “The real patience is at the first stroke of a calamity.”
Being patient is a part of belief in Allah. Many prophets like Nuh AS, Ibrahim AS, Musa AS, Ayyub AS, and Prophet Muhammad SAW set forward exemplary standards of patience in the wake of insults, humiliation, and torture.
Sabr and Iman go hand in hand. True righteousness is depicted when we exhibit patience or Sabr. Those who are patient are promised glad tidings by Allah on the Day of Judgement. It is through patience that Allah will save us from the punishment of Allah.
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Jumuah Khutbah 12-09-2016
18 januari 2017 · 35 min
Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan centres his Khutbah around some of the Ayats belonging to Surah Al Yusuf that involves the wisdom coming from Yaqub AS and encapsulates this beautifully in Surah Al Yusuf. The education provided by the Qur'an makes us a better human being.
“[Of these stories mention] when Joseph said to his father, "O my father, indeed I have seen [in a dream] eleven stars and the sun and the moon; I saw them prostrating to me."[Of these stories mention] when Joseph said to his father, "O my father, indeed I have seen [in a dream] eleven stars and the sun and the moon; I saw them prostrating to me."
[Surah Al Yusuf]
The Tafseer of the above Ayats have been elaborated in immense detail in order for us to fully comprehend the beauty of the education that Allah SWT is imparting us through this magnificent Surah. Lees meer -
Surat Al-Baqarah - Part 55
17 januari 2017 · 42 min
Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan delves into an explicit explanation of Ayats 143 - 144 of Surah Al Baqarah.
“And thus we have made you a just community that you will be witnesses over the people and the Messenger will be a witness over you. And We did not make the qiblah which you used to face except that We might make evident who would follow the Messenger from who would turn back on his heels. And indeed, it is difficult except for those whom Allah has guided. And never would Allah have caused you to lose your faith. Indeed Allah is, to the people, Kind and Merciful. We have certainly seen the turning of your face, [O Muhammad], toward heaven, and We will surely turn you to a qiblah with which you will be pleased. So turn your face toward al-Masjid al-Haram. And wherever you [believers] are, turn your faces toward it [in prayer]. Indeed, those who have been given the Scripture well know that it is the truth from their Lord. And Allah is not unaware of what they do.”
If one is a Prophet, he had two attributes: Lees meerHe has to deliver the message of Allah clearly.
He has to live the message of Allah clearly.What is the meaning that we have become an Ummah and we share this responsibility??
The Messenger delivered the message to us and that message, in summary, is Allah’s book. His ﷺ life mission was to deliver this book to the best of his ability and he did his job, He finished his job, to represent it’s teaching in our character, not only that but to be closer to Allah.
Two things that will ensure success in this world and the Hereafter:
One thing is the promise of the Messenger ﷺ.
The second thing is the promise of Allah.Allah’s promise to us is said to us three times which is to really be an Ummah is to be united and Allah says “hold on to Allah’s rope tightly”. That rope of Allah is the Quran. The more we are tied to the Quran, the more we are tied to each other and it’s the glue that bonds us.
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Surat Al-Baqarah - Part 54
17 januari 2017 · 46 min
Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan delves into an explicit explanation of verse number 142 from the esteemed Surah Al Baqarah.
سَيَقُوۡلُ السُّفَهَآءُ مِنَ النَّاسِ مَا وَلّٰٮهُمۡ عَنۡ قِبۡلَتِهِمُ الَّتِىۡ كَانُوۡا عَلَيۡهَا ؕ قُل لِّلّٰهِ الۡمَشۡرِقُ وَالۡمَغۡرِبُ ؕ يَهۡدِىۡ مَنۡ يَّشَآءُ اِلٰى صِراطٍ مُّسۡتَقِيۡمٍ
‘So now the foolish people will say, “What has turned the Muslims away from the qiblah (prayer direction) which they formerly observed?”; proclaim, “To Allah only belong the East and the West; He guides whomever He wills upon the Straight Path.”
After his migration to Madina the Prophet ﷺ continued to pray in the direction of Jerusalem for between sixteen and seventeen months. Subsequently, he received the order to pray in the direction of the Ka'bah. This reinstates a point in the narrow minds of the ignorant people and those with limited vision that lend undue attachment to formalities such as the direction and location of Prayer. They presumably conceived Allah to be confined to a particular direction. Lees meerIn reply to their absurd objection the first thing which was explained was that all directions belong to Allah. Fixing any particular direction for Prayer does not mean that Allah is confined to that direction. All those who have been favored with the true guidance of Allah SWT rise above these conformities and look at the wider aspect of our Deen - Worship of Allah SWT and following the message sent to us through His beloved Prophet ﷺ.
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Surat Al-Baqarah - Part 53
17 januari 2017 · 50 min
Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan delves into an explicit and elaborated explanation on the Ayats 135 -141 of Surah Al Baqarah. Lees meer
And they say: 'Be Jews or Christians, you will be rightly guided” Say: “Nay! (we follow) the religion of Ibrahim, the upright one, and he was not of the polytheist” (135).
Say: “We believe in Allah and (in) that which has been revealed to us, and (in) that which was revealed to Ibrahim and Isma'il and Ishaq and Ya'qub and the tribes, and (in) that which was given to Musa and Isa, and (in) that which was given to the prophets from their Lord, we do not make any distinction between any of them, and to Him do we submit” (136).
If then they believe in like of what you believe in, they are indeed on the right course, and if they turn back, then they are only in great dissension; so Allah will suffice you against them, and He is the Hearing, the Knowing (137).
(We have received) the dyeing of Allah, and who is better than Allah in dyeing? and Him do we worship (138).
Say: “Do you dispute with us about Allah? and He is our Lord and your Lord, and for us our deeds and for you are your deeds; and we are sincere to Him (139).
Or, do you say that Ibrahim and Isma'il and Ya'qiib and the tribes were Jews or Christians?” Say: “Are you better knowing or Allah? And who is more unjust than he who conceals a testimony that he has from Allah? And Allah is not at all heedless of what you do” (140).
This is a people that have passed away; they shall have what they earned and you shall have what you earn, and you shall not be called upon to answer for what they did (141).
We need to understand that in comparison to Islam, both Judaism and Christianity came much later. Hence, if man's guidance depends on following Judaism or Christianity, how can Ibrahim AS and other Prophets who are accepted as having been rightly-guided even by the Jews and Christians be considered so when they were born several centuries before the birth of Judaism and Christianity? If they were…
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Surat Al-Baqarah - Part 52
17 januari 2017 · 1 uur 6 min
Ayah 130-134 of Surah Al-Baqarah Lees meer
December 25, 2016
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Never Fear The Enemies Of Islam
13 januari 2017 · 15 min
It can be challenging to practice Islam in America today. The bigotry, Islamophobia, xenophobia, media bias, and constant need to apologize for Muslim extremist actions can take its toll on us. Part of being an American Muslim is standing up for our beliefs and speaking truth to ignorance. It is time for us to stop apologizing, and to unapologetically declare that we are proud to be Muslims in America. Lees meer
Delivered at the 15th Annual MAS-ICNA Convention.
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Surat Al-Baqarah - Part 51
25 december 2016 · 49 min
Ayah 129 of Surat Al-Baqarah
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Surat Al-Baqarah - Part 50
25 december 2016 · 49 min
Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan delivers an excellent lecture highlighting the meaning of Ayat number 129 of Surah Al Baqarah. This Ayat captures the way Prophet Ibrahim AS plans to secure the future of his coming generation.
“Our Lord! and raise up in them an Apostle from among themselves who shall recite to them Your communications and teach them the Book and wisdom, and purify them; surely You are the Mighty, the Wise.”
Today we are an ethnically oriented society, age oriented society, etc., all sharing a common Deen - Islam. Hence, it is of paramount importance that we among ourselves appoint the carriers of the Message of Allah for each of these different fragments of society so that no one is left out from the beauty of Islam. Lees meerHumility is something we should cultivate from within us and it cannot be gauged from the outside. Wisdom mentioned in the Quran includes the belief and morals we need to inculcate within us. Morals and laws coexist and should go hand in hand.
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Surat Al-Baqarah - Part 49
25 december 2016 · 51 min
Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan delves into Ayat 127 of Surah Al Baqarah. Here what is discussed is the actual building of the Ka'bah and there is something more going on than just mere building of the Ka'bah. Lees meer
The foundations of the House of Allah was always there even before Ibrahim AS was assigned the task of building the walls of the Ka'bah. The meaning of the word - Qawaid - is illustrated beautifully and makes for an interesting and comprehensive listening.
"Our Lord, accept [this] from us. Indeed, You are the Hearing, the Knowing.”
This Dua is the spiritual foundation of our faith. Imperfections is what we are and yet we want Allah to accept all our shortcomings which demonstrates our humility and hence, we ask Allah the highest degree of acceptance despite our misdeeds and sins. We implore Allah to listen to our pleas whatever state we may be in. -
The Qurans Universal Message
16 december 2016 · 34 min
Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan gives a thought-provoking lecture on the universal message of the Book of Allah - the Noble Qur'an by using the opening Ayah of Surah An-Nisa which is by far one of the many testaments to the universal message of the Qur'an. Lees meer
Addressing humanity, Allah commands people, both Muslims, and non-Muslims, to be conscious and aware of their Master, the One who created them from a single soul. By emphasizing that the entire human race has descended from Adam AS, Allah is stressing our common humanity despite our superficial differences. Hence, it is of immense significance that we realize that we are dealing with the property of Allah and so we must be cautious, specifically with women.
Allah links Taqwa (awareness and consciousness of Him) directly to all relationships of the womb, which also means that we should not evoke Allah’s name casually during domestic disputes. We must also protect the institution of marriage and if we want to set an example for real Taqwa, then we are obliged to primarily honor our own families and humanity as a whole.
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A Great Lesson For Muslims
16 december 2016 · 7 min
A Great Lesson For Muslims by Nouman Ali Khan
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Amazed By The Quran - Dont Be Judgmental
13 december 2016 · 3 min
After the Muslim victory in the Battle of Badr, Allah revealed Aya 70 of Surat Al-Anfaal. Here, He commands his Prophet to let the prisoners of war know that if He sees that there is goodness in them, He will see a way through for them. Itâs an incredible acknowledgment that goodness lies deep inside the hearts of people and that even in the most obvious situations, weâre not in a position to judge. We may criticize actions, but to judge someone's character altogether or label them as good or bad, thatâs not up to us. Lees meer
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Surat Al-Baqarah - Part 48
9 december 2016 · 35 min
Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan delves into Ayat number 125 of the magnificent Surah Al Baqarah.
‘And [mention] when We made the House a place of return for the people and [a place of] security. And take, [O believers], from the standing place of Abraham a place of prayer. And We charged Abraham and Ishmael, [saying], "Purify My House for those who perform Tawaf and those who are staying [there] for worship and those who bow and prostrate [in prayer]."
So hints are dropped first and then the entire matter is elaborated upon in the Ayats of the Qur'an so that one is duly prepared for it. Lees meerAllah now reminds us of what He commanded Ibrahim AS. When the Qiblah was made to mean a place that is peaceful and safe. The preservation of the future generation will have a lot to do with the House of Allah - the Ka'bah. Also mentioned is the critical role of the Masajids in raising our children and giving them a sound upbringing. The deeper wisdom of hajj is also elaborated upon.
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Surat Al-Baqarah - Part 47
9 december 2016 · 44 min
Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan delves into an explicit explanation of the Ayats 122 - 124 of Surah Al Baqarah. Lees meer
One of the first things we learn about Bani Israel is that when they were tested with trials and tribulations of the highest degree, they constantly failed those tests. Another thing of interest is the attitude that they possessed believing that Allah had given them preference but Allah reminds them that even worse trials were afflicted on those before them. What was the honor Allah bestowed on Ibrahim AS? Allah made him the universal leader - the Imam over all humanity.
Ibrahim AS is the father of both the Arabs and the Non-Arabs - Ismael AS and Ishaq AS.
Numerous lessons can be imbibed from this lecture.
We should look at the blessings that Allah SWT has given us and not envy others.
We should be pleased and content with what others have been blessed, but should never pray for their blessings to be snatched.
We should also never lose focus of the Final Day – the Day of Judgment - the Day when man’s only concern will be his own salvation, so much so that parents will leave their children, and spouses and siblings will not worry about one another. -
Surat Al-Baqarah - Part 46
9 december 2016 · 1 uur
Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan delves into the final Ayats 122 123 of Surah Al Baqarah on the discussion of the Israelites. This Ayat mimics Ayat number 47 of the same Surah. The points that are discussed here are: Lees meer
How the Israelites were conferred with numerous benefits apart from having Prophets and Messengers amongst them and how Allah did favors more than that done for previous generations.
How they should accept the Final Revelation and they should be the first to believe it in also.We should look at the blessings that Allah SWT has given us and not envy others. We should be pleased and content with what others have been blessed, but should never pray for their blessings to be snatched. Most importantly, we should also never lose focus of the Final Day – the Day of Judgement when man’s only concern will be his own salvation, so much so that parents will leave their children, and spouses and siblings will not worry about one another.
We are left with a parting note with a profound statement - ‘ Every trial is a Blessing.’
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Building A Great Community
9 december 2016 · 1 uur 10 min
Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan delves into the steps one must strive to take in order to build a great community. Some points worth remembering are as follows: Lees meer
Allah wants to forgive us. Hence, we should be wanting of Allah’s forgiveness at all times.
We must all be ambassadors of Islam that promotes peace and mercy in today's world.
We must protect our Islam through our families, and our families through Islam.
Help each other in “Birr” and in “Taqwa”.
Accept the Islamic diversity in different communities for peaceful gatherings to come into being.
Do not cooperate in sins.
Work collectively as Muslims.
Establish the Deen to its fullest strength.The efforts we have to make as individuals and efforts we have to make as a community, we have guidance for that in Allah’s book also.
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Amazed By The Quran - You Reap What You Sow
9 december 2016 · 3 min
In Surat Al-Qalam, Allah tells the cautionary tale of two farmers who conspired to harvest their crop very early in the day to avoid the pleading hands of the needy, only to find that their entire crop had been destroyed to the point that they couldnât even recognize their own garden. Before Allah, they were made bankrupt both physically and spiritually for denying the rights of the poor in their hearts. Merely thinking about the needy as a nuisance is a disease of the heart and in this story, the intention to withhold charity was enough to enrage Allah. We must not allow any corruption in our hearts to manifest in things that will harm us in this life and the next. Lees meer
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Honesty And Justice In The Society
3 december 2016 · 33 min
Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan shares a few lessons and reflections from just one Ayah of Surah An-Nisa which is a very comprehensive and very powerful Ayat in the life of a Muslim. It’s a Madani Surah, which means that the audience is predominantly the Muslim himself as opposed to a Makki Surah where the predominant and primary audiences are non-Muslims. But in the Madani Qur’an, the majority of the people that were listening were the Muslims themselves. Lees meer
The ayats of surah An Nisa talk about various points such as the Commands that are supposed to be applied such as Allah is commanding us that we should have Taqwa. Also, the concept and importance of Amanah is elaborated upon.
The majority of the lecture delves on the importance of sound and impeccable judgment and how it is paramount for a Muslim to be a sound judge between people in the face of a dispute or altercation.
“Indeed, Allah commands you to render trusts to whom they are due and when you judge between people to judge with justice. Excellent is that which Allah instructs you. Indeed, Allah is ever Hearing and Seeing.”
[Surah An Nisa , verse 58]
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Amazed By The Quran - End The Blame Game
3 december 2016 · 4 min
There are people in this world who deny that they do anything bad because shaytan has beautified their deeds for them. And there are others who admit that theyâre bad, but blame others for it, just like Prophet Yusufâs conspiring brothers who used that as an excuse to throw him into the well. This is the biggest lie you can tell yourself. You are the only one responsible for the way you are and for the choices you make. Pointing fingers and assigning blame won't change anything. Some of the greatest prophets had terrible wives, children or parents, but they endured. We cannot hide behind other people to justify our own flaws but must fix ourselves to the best of our ability. Lees meer
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Tafseer Of Surah At Tahreem
29 november 2016 · 50 min
Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan goes into an in-depth analysis and Tafseer of Ayats 1 to 3 makeup section 1 of Surah At Tahreem. Lees meer
“O Prophet, why do you prohibit [yourself from] what Allah has made lawful for you, seeking the approval of your wives? And Allah is Forgiving and Merciful. Allah has already ordained for you [Muslims] the dissolution of your oaths. And Allah is your protector, and He is the Knowing, the Wise. And [remember] when the Prophet confided to one of his wives a statement; and when she informed [another] of it and Allah showed it to him, he made known part of it and ignored apart. And when he informed her about it, she said, "Who told you this?" He said, "I was informed by the Knowing, the Acquainted."
There is a sensitivity and respect in the Qur'an when the Noble Prophet ﷺ is addressed and this shows his nobility and honour granted and afforded to him. Hence, when Prophet ﷺ is talked about, it is said - Ya Ayyuhannabiyyu and similar connotations.
The love and zeal of obeying the Prophet ﷺ based on Hadith without listening to the backstory behind the Hadith can tend to very wrong ramifications. Hence, words of the Prophet ﷺ should not be spread carelessly without going in-depth into it.
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Amazed By The Quran - The Hoopoe And The Sun-Worshippers
29 november 2016 · 4 min
With great eloquence, the hoopoe in Surat An-Naml reports back to Prophet Suleiman about what he saw in Sheba and how the queen and her people were prostrating to the sun. This amazing bird gives a profound analysis of how the shaytan has beautified their rituals and prevented them from the correct path to the point where they will accept no guidance. We learn from this story that each of Allahâs creatures has its own language and that they record what human beings do. They are all witnesses to our actions, and just because they don't speak comprehensibly to us now, doesn't mean that they wonât do so on judgment day. Lees meer
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Amazed By The Quran - Repent Allah Loves You
29 november 2016 · 3 min
In an incredible recurring phrase in the Quran, Allah says that He loves those who repent over and over again, those he calls âattawwabeenâ. Massive in his love, and incredibly infinite in his mercy Allah doesnât simply say that he accepts the repentance of those who continue sinning and disobeying, He says that He love them because they also continue repenting. No human being is even remotely capable of such sentiments. Lees meer
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Amazed By The Quran - Dont Let Sadness Overwhelm You
28 november 2016 · 3 min
After the defeat of the Muslims in the Battle of Uhud, Allah revealed aya 139 of Surat Aali Imran, giving believers timeless lessons in dealing with dejection. Allah advises us against allowing failure and disappointment to wear us down, describing with great precision the state of grief people will enter after a serious blow. He tells us not to let this sadness overwhelm us and not to beat ourselves up because our faith in Allah has placed us in a supreme position. While situations change, Allah is a constant source of empowerment. Lees meer
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Islam Scholars And Politics
20 november 2016 · 22 min
This Khutbah was recorded on November 4th, 2016 in Malaysia. Lees meer
The most talked-about nation in the Quran, says Nouman Ali Khan, is Beni Israel. But this is no coincidence. Allah uses the trials and tribulations of the Israelites as a point of reference for Muslims to prepare us mentally for what we will go through and to learn from their mistakes. In Surah Al-Baqarah, through the story of the 12 tribal leaders, Prophet Samuel and Taloot, Allah evokes a peculiar chapter in that history to draw the line between religion and politics. As an Ummah we learn that there will be politicians who will try to manipulate religious scholars, seeking their endorsement to legitimize their undeserved authority. This is why scholars must be politically savvy and are commanded to give trust and responsibility only to those who deserve them, otherwise they will create chaos.
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Amazed By The Quran - Allahs Boundless Generosity
20 november 2016 · 2 min
In aya 12 of Surat Yunus, Allah describes those who turn to Him only when they are facing troubles but refuse to acknowledge his generosity after He alleviates them of their burdens. From this we learn that Allah removes difficulty from people who don't thank him and even when He knows that their calls to Him are not genuine. Just try to imagine what He will do for those who are grateful to him? Lees meer
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Treating Equally
17 november 2016 · 11 min
Treating equally is one of the beauties of Islam by Nouman Ali Khan
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Amazed By The Quran - Nothing Short of Excellence
15 november 2016 · 7 min
In Surat Al-Anaâam right after prohibiting shirk (the association of anyone or anything with God) Allah says "and when it comes to both parents: excellenceâ. Allah gives a directive denoting that the standard with which we must deal with parents is excellence. This is the minimum requirement and anything short of the very best is prohibited. We must beware of trivializing what upsets our parents and show goodness to them in both their presence and absence. This, however, does not mean that Allah has commanded perfection. He asks us to do our best within our unique situation. Some parents are abusive so this aya should not be interpreted as a blanket instruction that is obligatory under any circumstances. Each relationship is different and Allah is only asking us to do our best within our specific limits. Lees meer
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Practical Advice After The Election
15 november 2016 · 28 min
Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan's thoughts, reminders, and reflections on the effect of the election polls. Lees meer
We need to remind ourselves that we have been such hostile situations before and hence, we should be ably prepared for the same.
The Ustadh now gives an example of the Battle of Uhud. Surah Ale Imran demonstrates the happenings of the Battle of Uhud. the main point of interest is centered around the neglect made by the Sahabas in the Battle of Uhud which caused an injury and wounding of the Prophet ﷺ.
Even the Muslims found themselves in the doldrums were they not for once reprimanded by the Prophet SAW. instead, the Prophet ﷺ brought his epitome of mercy and kindness forth to calm down the Sahabas who were mortified with guilt.
A lesson to imbibe and inculcate from these happenings is that we too need to keep a brave front in the face of trials and adversities and not be overwhelmed by them. Everything good or bad is from Allah and He alone is the All-Knowing. We should take comfort in the fact that Allah will never abandon us and will never burden us with trials more than what we can bear. We should take solace in the fact that Allah is always watching us and His Rahmah will always encompass us if we stay steadfast on the path of Islam.
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Facing Calamity With Iman
11 november 2016 · 23 min
As believers, how do we respond to calamity? Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan delves into the meaning of the word "Musiba" in Arabic, which is used strategically in the Quran to denote that whatever it is that has struck you, could never have happened to anyone else at any other time. It is your own, personal test. Lees meer
The Quran also distinguishes between two types of unfortunate situations, those over which we have no control and others which we brought upon ourselves. But where do we draw the line between what is in Allah's hands and what is our fault?
Allah is whatever you assume Him to be. If you genuinely believe that He is the All-Merciful, then at times of difficulty you must be unwavering in our faith that if Allah plans something for you, even if it's painful, you must know that He is doing it out of love. When you trust and maintain your trust in Him, Allah will give you the greatest gift of all: He will guide your heart to the right path and give you peace of mind.
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Amazed By The Quran - Attitude Of A Student
11 november 2016 · 7 min
Today we examine Surah Al-Kahf. Just as Musa (Alayhi as-salaam) had to learn from Khidr the etiquette of seeking knowledge, students need to take lessons to have ambition and display effort, accept that things may not work out, accept consequences with grace and not expect the organization or institute to bend their policies. Lees meer
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Surat Al-Baqarah - Part 45
7 november 2016 · 22 min
Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan delves into the Tafseer and complete overview of Ayats 40 - 122 of Surah Al Baqarah which deals with Bani Israel. Lees meer
He gives us a visual framework and shows us that is made up of 19 sections. Firstly, there is an introductory passage of the Israelites which is repeated at the very end also.
Where does this conversation that is talked about in the aforesaid Ayats and where is it leading to?
Listen intently to fully comprehend the lecture.
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Surat Al-Baqarah - Part 44
7 november 2016 · 54 min
Ustadh Nouman gives a comprehensive lecture on Ayats 116-120 of the esteemed Surah Al Baqarah that deals with another type of Shirk that the Christians of the time were indulging in which was that Allah has a son, Ma’zAllah. Lees meer
These Ayaat refute the Christians, the Jews and the Arab idolaters who claimed that Allah had taken a son, MazaAllah. Allah SWT refutes the claim by saying, “Subhanahu - Glory is to Him,” meaning He is Holier and more Perfect than what they attribute to Him.
The disbelievers used to deny the Prophethood of Muhammad ﷺ; some of them did so out of sheer hatred and jealousy. In order to feel triumphant in this uncouth behavior, they would make absurd and impossible demands, two of which have been mentioned in the Ayats 118-119. They insisted that Allah SWT Himself should speak to them, either directly as He speaks to the angels, or through the angels as He speaks to the Prophets. He should also announce that He sent Muhammad ﷺ as a Prophet, thus, making it easy for them to have faith in him and to follow his guidance. Ignorance to the max!
Allah SWT informs him that this behavior of theirs is not due to lack of convincing arguments and proofs, but is caused by pride and self-satisfaction. Allah SWT informs the Prophet ﷺ that there is no likelihood of pleasing either of them until and unless he accepts their religion. Therefore, do not seek what pleases or appeases them, and stick to what pleases Allah SWT by calling them to the truth that He sent you with.
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Surat Al-Baqarah - Part 43
7 november 2016 · 43 min
Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan delves into an in-depth analysis of Ayah 114-115 of Surat Al-Baqarah. Lees meer
One should keep in mind three different incidents connected with the three groups, all of which were in one way or another guilty of preventing people from worshiping Allah SWT. What were they? The Ustadh elaborates for a sound understanding.
Through this Ayah number 114, Allah SWT lays down a permanent law for all people. It is not permissible to desecrate mosques and hinder people from the remembrance of Allah SWT. Whoever does this is unjust and cruel and he will be laced with humiliation in this world and dire punishment in the next. It is from the etiquette of mosques that one should enter them with humility and respect, fearing Allah SWT or being conscious of Allah SWT in one’s heart.
The idolaters compelled the Prophet ﷺ and his Companions RA to migrate from Makkah to Madinah, thus separating them from the Ka'bah. Ayah 115 is a befitting answer to the objections of the Jews and also brings comfort to the Prophet ﷺ and his Companions RA. Allah SWT cannot be limited to one fixed direction. He is everywhere and surrounds everything. What really matters is obeying the commands of Allah SWT. In order to win His pleasure, one has to orient oneself according to what He Himself has determined.
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Surat Al-Baqarah - Part 42
7 november 2016 · 54 min
Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan engages us with Ayats 110-113 of the magnificent Surah Al Baqarah. The gist of the Tafseer is that entering Paradise depends on the intensity and magnitude of our Belief and righteous deeds. Lees meer
The essence of religion whether it be Islam, Christianity or Judaism lies in two things:
Obedience to Allah SWT in one’s belief as well as in one’s actions.
Submission to the Commands of Allah in all sincerity.Two conditions are of paramount importance for a deed to be accepted and be worthy of Paradise:
It must be performed for the sake of Allah SWT.
It must conform to the Sharia based on the teachings of the Prophet ﷺ. When the deed is sincere but does not conform to the Sharia, then it will not be accepted.Allah SWT says with reference to the argument between Jews and Christians based on their rightness of religion that He will decide on the Day of Judgment who is on the right religion and who has gone astray.
We should raise the standard of our deeds and do everything to its ultimate best and perfection. Why do we give Allah SWT our mediocre and half-hearted deeds? When we face difficulty in the path of Allah SWT, we should ask Him for help, and bear everything with the highest form of Sabr.
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Surat Al-Baqarah - Part 41
7 november 2016 · 1 uur 12 min
Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan delves into the Tafseer of Ayat 107-110 of Surah Al Baqarah that deals with several aspects such as the reason behind the prohibition of unnecessary questions, the prohibition of following the Ways of the People of the Book and the encouragement to perform good deeds. Lees meer
Allah SWT forbade the believers from asking the Prophet ﷺ numerous questions about matters that did not occur yet. The hidden motive of their asking was not to seek guidance, to satisfy their doubts or to strengthen their faith. Rather, they only asked to cast aspersions on a Prophet or to question the wisdom of Allah SWT.
Allah SWT said that even after He enlightened them (Jews and Christians) with the truth, their envy made them deny the Prophet ﷺ. Thus Allah SWT criticized, chastised and denounced them. The Messenger of Allah ﷺ and his Companions RA, however, used to forgive and be patient with the disbelievers as Allah SWT had ordered.
By saying, “And perform the Salah and give the Zakah, and whatever of good you send forth for yourselves before you, you shall find it with Allah,” Allah SWT encouraged the believers to busy themselves in performing deeds that would bring them to benefit and reward on the Day of Resurrection, such as Salah and Zakah. This way, Allah will help in this life and on the Day of Judgment.
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Are You The Husband Allah Describes
7 november 2016 · 29 min
This Khutbah was recorded on October 14th, 2016 in the Euless Masjid. Lees meer
Muslims must meet two sets of responsibilities, says Nouman Ali Khan: responsibilities towards Allah and towards people. While our obligations to Allah are clear and simple, with the only possibility of wrong-doing falling on us, human relationships are much more complicated. But the two are not separate from each other; if you fail in your responsibilities towards people, then you have also failed before Allah.
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Amazed By The Quran - Its Okay To Be Sad
4 november 2016 · 5 min
When his sons reproach Jacob for crying incessantly over the loss of their brother Prophet Yusuf, his reaction is both profound and inspiring.He says that he is only complaining about his grief to Allah. His faith that no human being will understand and truly sympathize with his pain the way Allah would is a cornerstone of putting oneâs trust in Allah. Jacobâs situation also teaches us that itâs okay to cry and to be sad and that we should neither deny ourselves or others the relief of expressing our emotions to Allah. After all we are human beings not robots. Lees meer
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Reminders From Surah Al Jumuah
1 november 2016 · 1 uur 13 min
Ustadh Nouman AliKhan gives a soulful and impactful lecture in Perlis, Malaysia that deals with the important lessons one must imbibe and inculcate from Surah al Jumuah. Lees meer
Those people who were given knowledge of the Book of Allah but chose to stay ignorant about it are like the donkey that carries a load that it cannot benefit from.
Those who claim to be the only Friends of Allah are challenged to desire death if they are in fact truthful. There cannot be a more true measure of one’s proximity to Allah!
Those who know they have done well have no qualms ad apprehensions about death.
The death we try to run from incessantly will eventually catch up with us. Hence, it is of paramount importance that we rectify and better our actions while there is still time.
It is sinful to engage in worldly activities whilst unprepared for Jumu‘ah, once the Adhan of Jumu‘ah is called.
The worship and obedience of Allah are better than futility and business, though the latter has to be done when necessary.Listen intently and be mesmerized by the lecture.
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Quranic Way To Give Dawah
31 oktober 2016 · 48 min
Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan delves into the nuances of Dawah about how to give Dawah properly to people. Lees meer
Firstly, one shouldn't be concerned about whether the person to whom Dawah is being given will change or not. It is entirely up to Allah to guide people if they are sincerely seeking guidance. Our job as a Muslim is to give Dawah to as many people as possible and invite them to Islam using wisdom and care. One should not reduce Islam to harsh debates and even if you have to then do so with the best of character and don't let our ego and Shaytan get in the way.
Ingredients of the Dawah of the Noble Prophet ﷺ that gave it strength:
His impeccable and astounding character
Credibility
Honesty
Intelligence
Truthfulness
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Study Of Surah Al-Baqarah
31 oktober 2016 · 1 uur 46 min
Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan delves into an in-depth analysis of Surah Al Baqarah. Lees meer
He begins his lecture with how there was always a Battle of Adam AS on one side and the angels and Shayateen on either side of Adam AS. Also, he delves into the long history of Bani Israel mentioned in Surah Al Baqarah and how they were also given a similar choice as Adam AS to follow Allah or Shayateen and how they did not eventually obey Allah and deviated from the right path. Our essence as Muslims is illustrated in the points below:
We are a continuation of the battle that began with Adam AS and Shayateen.
We see ourselves as the practicers of the religion of Ibrahim AS. The five pillars of Islam all trace back to Ibrahim AS.
We are not the first ones to be chosen as an Ummah to uphold the religion of Islam. The nations before us had been replaced because they have not obeyed the religion of Allah and deviated considerably.It is mandatory upon us a Muslim Ummah to uphold the religion of Islam and carry it responsibly without showing any traces of anger, ego, and frustrations. The people deserve mercy and we need to follow the footsteps of Ibrahim AS and adopt his way to propagate Islam and bring it to the fore.
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Difficult Challenges
31 oktober 2016 · 1 uur 11 min
Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan delves into an in-depth analysis of the challenges facing the Muslim Ummah in present times. Lees meer
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 the Muslim Ummah whose hearts are dying when it comes to the Deen and its pillars? How do we make the Muslim Ummah come closer to Deen and have a genuine love for it? We need to restore our connection with the Qur'an. We need to follow the Prophet ﷺ where he would recite on his people the Ayat of the Qur'an. We should acknowledge the advice, wisdom, and teachings in the Qur'an for us to imbibe them wholeheartedly in order for it to change the way we think about ourselves, our near and dear ones and the members of our community. It starts our purification from greed, jealousy, hatred and many such predicaments.
The floor opens for a Q & A session next and a plethora of interesting questions with equally valid answers come to the fore.
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Calling To The Path Of Your Master
31 oktober 2016 · 49 min
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. Lees meer
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 form the majority of the population. Hence, we should address the people or give Dawah based on the category. The language and the style of our Dawah are entirely dependent on the group we address and hence, it should be done with extreme clarity and caution.
Hikmah is treating different people in a different manner because we need to psychologically understand the audience and then address them effectively and suitably. The advice that we give can change the heart of the receiver and hence, it is of paramount importance that we use this power of Dawah to the best of our knowledge with effective Hikmah.
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In Depth Study Of Surah Al Bakarah
31 oktober 2016 · 1 uur 29 min
Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan delves into an in-depth study of Surah Al Baqarah. Lees meer
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 that. We don't own Islam rather it is the other way around. We are the followers of the religion of Ibrahim AS. the idea of Islam comes from Ibrahim AS and is his legacy.
What is important is guidance. Guidance is just not about which direction we shall face when praying but it is what we should do and not do when it comes to our Shariah.
Similar such facets about our Deen come to the fore and deserve a fair listen if you wish to be mesmerized.
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Ask With Humility
24 oktober 2016 · 28 min
Khutbah By Nouman Ali Khan - Ask With Humility Lees meer
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 honors the questioners.
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The Need For Civic Engagement
17 oktober 2016 · 26 min
Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan looks into the need for civic engagement in our Muslim society and the repercussions of failing to do so. Lees meer
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 that we can live as complete Muslims following our religion freely without any apprehensions meted out to us by the conflicting factors all around us.
Listen intently to note down points that would enrich our understanding on the propagation of Deen.
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Surat Al-Baqarah - Part 40
26 september 2016 · 58 min
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. Lees meer
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 the initial part of the lecture. The verse states:
“And when the sacred months have passed, then kill the polytheists wherever you find them and capture them and besiege them and sit in wait for them at every place of ambush. But if they should repent, establish prayer, and give zakah, let them [go] on their way. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.”
Some people have unfortunately propagated that this verse allows Muslims to fight with all Non-Muslims until they convert to Islam. The truth of the matter is that this verse only applies to the polytheistic Arabs who lived during the time of the Prophet ﷺ who had broken multiple peace treaties and were at war with the Muslims.We are also familiarised with the concept of the absence of Bismillah at the beginning of Surah At Tawbah and the reason for the same.