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 30, 2024 • 20min
Divine Deprivation
The speakers discuss the importance of being a servant of Allah, seeking guidance and mercy. They emphasize the power of sincere supplication and vulnerability. The talk highlights the need to trust in Allah and seek His blessings, especially during challenging times.
Mar 28, 2024 • 12min
Invocations of God #18 What Corrupts the Good Deed
The podcast discusses the importance of sincerity in actions and intentions, highlighting how rewards can be affected by insincere motives. It emphasizes the need for certainty to avoid rewarding actions, forgiveness, and the importance of not leaving Islam upon someone's death.
Mar 27, 2024 • 10min
Invocations of God #17 Preserve the Goodness
The podcast discusses the importance of small actions leading to great results in praise and liability, particularly in the context of praying. It emphasizes the significance of showing respect and sincerity in deeds, while also exploring the consequences of disrespecting the Prophet's status and message.
Mar 26, 2024 • 19min
Invocations of God #16 Expiations From Allah
Exploring the importance of sincerity and trust in worship, the significance of expiations in Islam, purifying past wrongs with present good actions, expiation through regular fasting, and emphasizing attentiveness and sincerity in prayers to deepen one's spiritual connection with Allah.
Mar 25, 2024 • 6min
Invocations of God #15 Is Allah Great
Exploring the importance of glorifying Allah and following orders in Islam to achieve spiritual goals. Reflecting on the balance between reverence and fear, emphasizing the significance of mindfulness and minimalism in religious practices.
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
