The Opening of Surah Al-Qamar - Surah Al-Qamar - Nouman Ali Khan

The Quran repeatedly highlights the skepticism of those who demanded visible miracles from the Prophet as a condition of belief. These demands reflect a misunderstanding of the nature of faith, which is not to be compelled by overt signs but cultivated through spiritual insight and personal reflection. The narrative of the moon's splitting serves as a profound lesson: true miracles are not always the suspension of natural laws, but the transformation they spark within the observer. The Quran itself, with its deep wisdom and guidance, is presented as the ultimate miracle, sufficient for those genuinely seeking truth.

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[bayyinah]

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته
This is Nouman. Usually the Bayyinah team comments but sometimes I will and so it’s only appropriate to make that known.

On this video because it is a snippet I’ve noticed the discussion go in multiple directions so I’ll make my point a bit clearer.
1. On the Miracles of the Messenger (s)
There is no denying that numerous instances of the seerah confirms that miracles that one might consider supernatural events occurred. Food for one feeding many, wells dried up for years filling up and many more happened.
2. Miracles as aide to believes vs. A Case Against Disbelievers
The latter is what the Quran is emphatically argument will only be the Quran itself. In fact the smaller signs with which Musa (as) was sent is even used in the Quran as a case for why physical miracles don’t change stubborn kuffar. This is also why Esa (as) warned that when a miracle as per the request of the request of the حواريون will be shown, the ones to still disbelieve will be punishment like no one else.
3. The Interpretation of 54:1
There are several reports that talk about the moon splitting in the seerah. Some stronger than others. My contention isn’t if it didn’t happen. My contention is whether this ayah is talking about that event or not. Classically, عطاء and حسن etc رضي الله عنهما were of the opinion that this ayah is referring to judgment day. I find that a stronger argument. It’s not a matter of rejecting tradition because both views are earliest in our tradition. Those of you that have the background, you’ll find strong evidences for the ayah being about these narrations in tafsir Ibn Kathir. You’ll find some interesting counter arguments. The following is an excerpt from AlQurtubi.

وَقَالَ قَوْمٌ: لَمْ يَقَعِ انْشِقَاقُ الْقَمَرِ بَعْدُ وَهُوَ مُنْتَظَرٌ، أَيِ اقْتَرَبَ قِيَامُ السَّاعَةِ وَانْشِقَاقُ الْقَمَرِ، وَأَنَّ السَّاعَةَ إِذَا قَامَتِ انْشَقَّتِ السَّمَاءُ بِمَا فِيهَا مِنَ الْقَمَرِ وَغَيْرِهِ. وَكَذَا قَالَ الْقُشَيْرِيُّ. وَذَكَرَ الْمَاوَرْدِيُّ: أَنَّ هَذَا قَوْلُ الْجُمْهُورِ، وَقَالَ: لِأَنَّهُ إِذَا انْشَقَّ مَا بَقِيَ أَحَدٌ إِلَّا رَآهُ، لِأَنَّهُ آيَةٌ وَالنَّاسُ فِي الْآيَاتِ سَوَاءٌ. وَقَالَ الْحَسَنُ: اقْتَرَبَتِ السَّاعَةُ فَإِذَا جَاءَتِ انْشَقَّ الْقَمَرُ بَعْدَ النَّفْخَةِ الثَّانِيَةِ.

My point is, what I’m presenting isn’t actually a new interpretation. It is as much in our tradition as the view that the narrations are talking about this ayah. In fact the narrations talk about two different moon splittings.

Sharing some things like this outside the context of serious Islamic studies isn’t my first choice. The team posted this video so I decided to keep it up knowing that it will spark discussion. I would love for Muslims to educate themselves on issues first hand as much as possible. We may not end up agreeing but at least we will know the origins or sources of our thought process and not assume they came out of thin air.

[AbdullaShoaibHaris]

In Kerala, india there is historical evidence here that a King saw the moon splitting. Kerala is the first place where Muslims came. Details of these can be found in Uthman ibn Farooq Channel. I’m also from Kerala and I have been taught this in my Madrasa. That king converted to Islam and we have the oldest masjid of India in Kerala. Kerala is southernmost part of India, Mughals have never ruled here but we have a thriving muslim community. I’m from Kerala . Have you considered this issue in your research. Guys please like so ustadh sees this

[hafnimuchtar]

My belief came from the root, not from the fruit.
MashaAllah...
Thank you Ustadh Nouman

[jonisbotan-lqth]

The Rahman of Allah is what engulfs my heart when I hear Allahs constant warning.

[trickythreadz]

Ustaad.. there us always a contradiction about splitting the moon concept.... but believe me sir... when u explained, my ignorance came to an end. Alhamdulillah, I can't stop myself crying ( thinking over the highness of Allah)... jazakallah ustaad for ur dedicated research and explanation.

[MuslimLifeHackers]

The emphasis on the Quran as the ultimate miracle resonates deeply. Its timeless wisdom is a constant source of guidance.

[nimisable]

No one on this earth can explain like this.ما شاءالله

[mishkatahmadchowdhury]

❤Subhanallah Alhamdulillah La ilaha illallahu Allahu Akbar

❤La hawala wa la quwwata illa billah Assalatu Assalamu Alaika Ya Rasullullah

❤Alhamdulillah Alhamdulillah Alhamdulillah Astaghfirullah Astaghfirullah Astaghfirullah

❤Fallahu Khairun Hafeezao Wa Hua Arhamar Raheemin

[suhaib]

MashAllah, just a common rule in the Holy Quran Majeed is that, every Ayat has different levels of understanding. There is a literal meaning and a spiritual meaning. Hence, it is stated that ohh believers, believe in the Seen and the Unseen.
For us Muslims, however, it is very important to understand concepts from qualified scholars only InshAllah as directed by Allah Almighty in the Holy Quran Majeed ❤

[mohyudingilani]

Allah bless you brother, you have changed the whole preaching style and scenario. Allah bless you always 🤲

[galiayork]

جزاك الله خيرا وعلما والله يهدي علماء المسلمين للقرآن وفهمه علي نور الله والابتعاد عن الهوي والله ينير بك شباب المسلمين

[durdurdikir]

On This Night #FullMoon🌝 Frequencies...May ALLAH Almighty Enhance Our Internal Peace...and Increase Us in All Goodness...Especially Ustad Nouman Ali Khan...Big❤Love and Much Respect🌕

[indiannationalforum]

I'm from india the moon is our calendar it' has been hanged over the the sky we could take it our direction in night and we see it our date also... ❤❤❤

[sabafarman]

What a coincidence! I am about to start surah Al Qamar and here I found a gem. Now I can understand the pure essence of the Quran ❤

[hibakamran]

Please... 😢keep posting 😢😢 May Allah write your name in the list of those whom HE loves the Most ❤Ustadh ... You're a blessing 🙌 ✨️

[therevivalists]

Noman Ali Khan not believing that moon was split even though it is mentioned in authentic Ahadiths and on this version his argument is that in case of splitting of moon Qufar should have been destroyed because of not believing in Allah even after seen moon split.

It seems that his argument is not much concrete because Hazrat Moosa (A.S) shown several miracles to Firon and his people but no destruction came upon them after seeing Miracles and not believing in Allah.

When Allah clearly declared that He is showing Miracle and even after that nation didn't accept Eman then there would be complete destruction for denying nation. In case of moon split Allah didn't declare such outcome.

[shariaryasin]

Subhanallah..
May Allah (swt) increase your knowledge

[ramlykassim]

May Allah give you and yr team a good health make easy yr dawah work and bless fr Allah.

[abubacarrtrawally]

I was really suck at the comments section, we are listeners i guess in here? Then i guess we listen 👂 and keep what we find convincing in ourselves, we should be people of interlect no one is forcing his opinion on us . Or are we here to criticise
Bro Nouman Ali may Allah increase you with more wisdom and to all of us as Ameen

[daniyaalnoor]

MashAllah what a powerful and eloquently put talk. May Allah SWT bless Nouman Ali Khan and the rest of his team for all of the hard work they do which benefits the Ummah so much. Aameen ❤❤