From a scholarly perspective, there is also the criticism that he is not a "Mufti" (jurist) in the traditional sense. Classical Tafseer requires authority in Hadith, Fiqh, and Aqeedah. Critics argue that Khan focuses too heavily on linguistics and often makes emotional or speculative leaps without citing primary sources (the Salaf).

Then, Allah responds not with a threat or a logical argument, but with an oath by the Duha (the rising sun). Khan explains: Duha is not just morning; it is the time when the sun is so high that the darkness is completely erased. Then Allah swears by the Layl (night) when it is Saja (covering). He argues that Saja implies a stillness so deep it feels suffocating.

When Khan recites this, the audience doesn't just memorize a translation; they feel the emotional relief the Prophet (PBUH) must have felt. This is the essence of his Tafseer: moving from the head to the heart. No discussion of the tafseer of Quran by Nouman Ali Khan is complete without addressing the elephant in the room. Nouman Ali Khan faced public personal controversies a few years ago regarding his conduct with women. For some Muslims, this has tainted his legacy, leading them to abandon his lectures entirely.

However, for the average English-speaking layperson, these volumes are often daunting. They are either translated in archaic English, lost in academic jargon, or focus heavily on legal rulings (Fiqh) while neglecting the literary and psychological impact of the Quran. People were learning what Allah said, but not how Allah said it, nor why a specific word was chosen over another.