Abdullah Oduro
Muslim Central
Fellow, Head of Convert Resources
Abdullah Oduro is a first generation Ghanian native that converted to Islam in 1997. He graduated from the College of Islamic Law from the University of AlMadinah in 2007. He conducts public speeches, sermons, lectures, and workshops around the US on Islamic Law, self-improvement, and convert life. He is currently the Imam at the Islamic Center of Coppell and Lewisville in Dallas, TX. He resides in Dallas, TX with his wife and four children.
Having recently joined Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research as a Scholar, Shaykh Abdullah Oduro leads a team providing unique and comprehensive resources for new Muslim converts and institutional convert care.
Abdullah Oduro is a first generation Ghanian native that converted to Islam in 1997. He graduated from the College of Islamic Law from the University of AlMadinah in 2007. He conducts public speeches, sermons, lectures, and workshops around the US on Islamic Law, self-improvement, and convert life. He is currently the Imam at the Islamic Center of Coppell and Lewisville in Dallas, TX. He resides in Dallas, TX with his wife and four children.
Having recently joined Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research as a Scholar, Shaykh Abdullah Oduro leads a team providing unique and comprehensive resources for new Muslim converts and institutional convert care.
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Mar 16, 2024 • 7min
Ramadan 2024 - Invocations of God #06 Three Ways Satan Robs Us
Exploring challenges faced by servants of God, significance of seeking forgiveness, being vigilant against Satan's temptations. Satan's deception and human vulnerabilities highlighted through lies, diversion tactics to lead astray from purpose and faith.
Mar 16, 2024 • 28min
Friday Jummah 15-03-2024
Mar 15, 2024 • 9min
Hadith #19 The Virtue of Reconciliation, Strengthening Bonds
Exploring the importance of unity, collaboration, and reconciliation in fostering success. Emphasizing competing in good deeds while avoiding division. Promoting supporting others for mutual growth and strengthening bonds.
Mar 15, 2024 • 11min
Ramadan 2024 - Invocations of God #05 Is Allah Sufficient
Exploring true servitude to Allah, focusing on devotion, sufficiency, and tranquility in worship. Discussing the influence of shaitan on sincere servants and the importance of maintaining sincerity in prayer.
Mar 14, 2024 • 10min
Ramadan 2024 - Invocations of God #04 Should our Servitude - Serve Us
Reflections on serving Allah during trials, emphasizing patience and devotion. Importance of intense and sincere worship beyond obligatory prayers. Elevating spiritual standing by engaging in disliked acts of worship for the sake of Allah.
Mar 13, 2024 • 10min
Lesson #3 The Pillars of Patience
A focused discussion on Ibn Qayyim's three pillars of patience. Short reflections on accepting and surrendering to divine decree. Thoughts on turning trials into blessings and finding pleasure in what is ordained. Reassuring remarks about why tests occur and how patience strengthens servitude and trust in God.
Mar 11, 2024 • 4min
Hadith #18 Exemplary Conduct, Reflections of Goodness at Home, it's Sunnah
Exploring the significance of exemplary conduct in family relationships, focusing on the need for self-restraint and patience. Emphasizing treating family members with respect, following the teachings of the Prophet as a model of masculinity.
Mar 11, 2024 • 6min
#01 The Scholarly Introduction
Mar 8, 2024 • 6min
Hadith #17 Shielding Faults, The Path to Mercy, Humility, and Guidance
Topics include importance of giving genuine advice and fostering brotherhood, embracing humility and guidance in adversity, promoting self-reflection and accountability in upholding Islamic values
Mar 8, 2024 • 59min
Iman Cave - Masculinity Through AllahS Names
Murad Awad, entrepreneur and spoken-word youth worker, and Ammar Shukri, Islamic scholar and poet, reflect on masculinity through the names of Allah. They discuss creative craft, male emotional expression, generosity as dignity, wisdom in leadership, guardianship and sacrifice. Conversations touch on vulnerability, community, and resisting social media’s clout-driven pressures.
