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.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Mar 23, 2025 • 5min
Maintain Your Ramadan Habits - Iman Cave
Mar 18, 2025 • 12min
The Hidden Wisdom Allah Places in Every Failure
Mar 15, 2025 • 38min
I Spent 10 Days Alone in the Masjid and This Is What I Learned
A personal retreat into i'tikaf and what solitude in the masjid reveals. Discipline, minimalism, and a pared-down Ramadan routine centered on simple meals and Zamzam water. Long stretches for reflection, intensified worship, and profound perspective shifts on relationships and priorities. Stories of deepened brotherhood, renewed devotion, and practical steps to try seclusion even for short spells.
Mar 12, 2025 • 26min
The TRUTH About Becoming a Better Muslim No One Tells You
Mar 10, 2025 • 5min
Seek Forgiveness From Al-Ghaffar - Ramadan Repentance - Iman Cave
13 snips
Mar 9, 2025 • 22min
The ULTIMATE Ramadan Routine
Practical Ramadan routines built on three simple principles. Gentle strategies for intention, flexibility, and recovering after disruptions. Short daily mini-rituals blending brief exercise with Quran time. Meal timing and suhoor food choices to manage energy and cortisol. Wake-up tactics for tahajjud and a focused deep-work block each morning. Tips for balancing worship, family, and leadership during the month.
Mar 8, 2025 • 34min
Fasting Test and Triumph
A Ramadan talk about perseverance in fasting, parental struggles waking kids for suhoor, and the Quran’s central role in the month. It explores fasting as a shield against temptation, strengthening trust in the unseen, and building sincerity in worship. Practical moments include resisting worldly rewards, moderation at iftar, and cultivating hidden acts like night prayer and quiet charity.
Mar 3, 2025 • 3min
Brotherhood In Ramadan Iman Cave
9 snips
Mar 1, 2025 • 22min
3 Quranic Ways to TRANSFORM Your Ramadan in 2025 - and stay consistent
Practical tips for adjusting sleep, fitness, and family routines for Ramadan. A focus on making Quran reading a daily priority and anchoring it to prayers. Ways to practice night prayer to build spiritual strength and visible devotion. Simple health and meal strategies for fasting, including ideal iftar and suhur choices to stay energized.
7 snips
Feb 25, 2025 • 9min
The Hidden Prayer Where Allah Never Says No
A deep dive into the hidden power of tahajjud night prayer and why the last third of the night is uniquely potent. Discussion of barakah, focused presence in worship, and how night prayer builds discipline and inner peace. Reflections on prophetic guidance, the value of neglected acts, and practical ways tahajjud strengthens daily purpose and perseverance.
