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
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Jun 7, 2024 • 31min
Iman Cave - Ufc Fighter Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady Is Unbreakable
Abdul Karim Salwadi, a UFC mixed martial artist and coach, shares raw stories of resilience and discipline. He walks through training and fight prep, techniques like breakfalls, punches, kicks, and chokes. Conversations cover fear, setbacks, and how martial arts builds character and practical self-defense.
Jun 1, 2024 • 33min
Friday Jummah 31-05-2024
May 31, 2024 • 1h 5min
Iman Cave - Divorce Problem Or Solution #01 Before Marriage
Exploring topics like the significance of marriage in Islam, financial dynamics in relationships, navigating cultural differences, beauty vs. character in marriage decisions, misconceptions about hijab, and reflections on masculinity in religious practices.
May 24, 2024 • 50min
Iman Cave - Arrested For What
Ayman Qazmi, community organizer focused on nourishment projects and campus activism, and Kamran Qazmi, activist who led campus protests and community service. They discuss turning gratitude into action. They recount starting food drives, evolving into education and jobs support. They describe the May 1 UTD sit-in, choosing to stay, and the arrest and jail experience.
May 18, 2024 • 35min
Friday Jummah 17-05-2024
May 17, 2024 • 60min
Iman Cave - Bravery, Tawakkul, And Risking It All For Allah
Iman Cave, a brave individual committed to the principles of tawakkul and faith, dives deep into what it means to embody bravery in Islam. He discusses the significance of social justice, drawing inspiration from historical figures like Umar ibn al-Khattab. The conversation emphasizes that true courage stems from confronting fears with trust in divine plans. Iman highlights youth activism and the necessity of communal support in facing adversity, advocating for action against injustice while maintaining faith as a guiding principle.
May 14, 2024 • 6min
Gardens of the Righteous
Exploration of Musa's mission in Palestine and the necessity of solidarity in oppressive situations. Abdullah's journey in turbulent times and finding solace in trusting Allah amidst chaos and devastation.
May 10, 2024 • 23min
The Invocation of God 09-05-2024
A reflection on life's fleeting nature through hadiths and classical sermons. Discussion of trading eternal gain for temporary comforts and examples like missing prayer for entertainment. Exploration of intentions turning worldly acts into worship and the spiritual danger of showing off. Emphasis on patient suffering as investment, preparation against inner temptation, and urgency to return to Allah.
May 10, 2024 • 1h 16min
Iman Cave - Overcoming Addictions
Expert in addiction recovery, Iman Cave, discusses the intersection of habits, addictions, and faith. They explore personal history, professional struggles, responsibilities of young men, importance of delayed gratification, confronting porn addiction, and building positive habits. Also, they delve into finding discipline through sports journey.
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May 9, 2024 • 16min
Lesson #27 2 Types of Distractions in the Prayer
Exploring distractions in prayer, the podcast discusses the importance of maintaining focus on Allah, consequences of disregarding divine importance, the essence of sole devotion to Allah, and the impact of distractions on connecting deeply in worship.
