About Mufti Mohammed Abdullah

Islamic scholar, Mufti, Imam, Khateeb, chaplain and educator with extensive experience in Islamic religious leadership, counseling, Islamic education, community service and Da'wah. Experienced in serving Muslim communities, providing Islamic counsel to Muslims and non-Muslims, leading congregational prayers, providing religious services, teaching Qur'an and Islamic studies, and delivering Islamic lectures.

Areas of Expertise

Islamic Jurisprudence Religious Leadership Imam & Khateeb Services Islamic Chaplaincy Islamic Counseling Family & Marriage Counseling Qur'anic Education Islamic Studies Da'wah Nikah, Aqiqah & Janazah Services Community Religious Services Islamic Lecturing

Education

Ph.D. in Islamic LawDarul Uloom Deoband, India · 1988
HifzMadrasha in Bangladesh

Professional Experience

Chaplain — State of New York Adirondack Correctional Facility · 1996–2016
  • Served as Imam and Khateeb for multiple correctional facilities in Upstate New York.
  • Provided Islamic counsel and religious guidance to Muslim and non-Muslim inmates.
  • Provided spiritual support and religious services to incarcerated individuals.
  • Conducted Da'wah and shared the teachings of Islam with inmates, including those who subsequently accepted Islam.
Imam — Islamic Center of Nashville 1993–1995
  • Led the five daily Salah, Jumu'ah, and two Eid prayers.
  • Provided family and marriage counseling.
  • Performed Islamic services including Nikah, Aqiqah, and Janazah.
  • Taught adults and children Qur'anic studies and Islamic studies.
Imam — Jamaica Muslim Center 1989–1992
  • Served as a full-time Imam, leading the five daily prayers and Jumu'ah.
  • Provided family and marriage counseling.
  • Performed Islamic services including Nikah, Aqiqah, and Janazah.
  • Taught children and adults Qur'an reading and basic Islamic studies, including Aqeedah.

Religious Leadership & Accomplishments

  • Served as a guest speaker at numerous Masaajid in the New York City region.
  • Delivered Islamic lectures and provided religious guidance to Muslim communities.
  • Led Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at various Masaajid, including Masjid Al-Aman before a congregation of more than 5,000 people in 2013.
  • Extensive experience in Islamic counseling, religious services, Qur'anic education, and community Da'wah.

Languages

  • English: Fluent
  • Arabic: Fluent
  • Urdu: Fluent
  • Farsi: Fluent
  • Bangla: Fluent