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 24, 2024 • 11min
Invocations of God #14 The Strong Heart P2
Delving into the importance of glorifying Allah's commands and balancing religious guidelines to strengthen the heart. Emphasizing the significance of obligatory prayers and distinguishing them from supererogatory acts. Exploring the role of obedience to Allah's commands in defining true righteousness and faithfulness.
Mar 23, 2024 • 8min
Invocations of God #13 The Strong Heart P1
Exploring the importance of prioritizing Allah's love over worldly desires and the essence of loving Allah above all else. Delving into the consequences of placing anything above the Creator and the significance of maintaining true love for Allah.
Mar 23, 2024 • 32min
Friday Jummah 22-03-2024
Mar 22, 2024 • 10min
Taraweeh Khatira 21-03-2024
Mar 22, 2024 • 6min
Invocations of God #12 What Motivates Servitude
Exploring the test of true devotion by prioritizing love for Allah over personal desires, aligning actions with dedicated devotion to Allah
Mar 21, 2024 • 11min
Invocations of God #11 Divine Desperation
Exploring gratitude and repentance, sincere devotion in Salah, heartfelt recitation of Quran and Du'as, need for Allah and servitude, journey with love and humility towards Allah
Mar 20, 2024 • 7min
Invocations of God #10 The Wings of Humility
Explore seeking forgiveness in Islam and gratitude to Allah, reflect on humility and recognizing blessings, emphasize acknowledging Allah's gifts and staying humble
Mar 19, 2024 • 8min
Invocations of God #09 For the Blink of an Eye
The podcast delves into the dangers of arrogance and the importance of humility in good deeds, exploring how boasting can lead to divine retribution. It highlights the concept of tawfirq and the avoidance of self-righteousness. The chapters reflect on arrogance, debasement, and maintaining humility by emphasizing the delicate balance between hope in Allah's mercy and fear of His punishment.
Mar 18, 2024 • 11min
Invocations of God #08 Sins Stronger than Good Deeds
Explore the transformative journey of sins with insights on seeking Allah's mercy. Learn about the dangers of arrogance in good deeds and the perils of envy. Reflect on the consequences of unrepentant sins and the importance of humility in actions.
Mar 18, 2024 • 7min
Hadith #20 The Four Factors in Marriage, Finding a Righteous Partner
The podcast discusses the importance of choosing a righteous partner based on religious compatibility, rather than superficial qualities. It also explores the significance of understanding cultural dynamics in marriage, emphasizing the integration of Islamic values and mutual respect for cultural backgrounds in a relationship.
