Lust, Zina & How to Overcome It | Islamic Speech by Sheikh Abdullah Oduro

Lust, Zina & How to Overcome It | Islamic Speech by Sheikh Abdullah Oduro

From Baraka Project by Baraka Project

May 3, 2026 · 25 min · Season 1 · Episode 170

About this episode

Sheikh Abdullah Oduro discusses the challenges of lust and zina in Islam and offers guidance on overcoming these temptations.

Sheikh Abdullah Oduro speaks about one of the greatest tests many Muslims face today: lust, zina, desires, temptation, and the struggle to protect oneself from haram. In a world where fitnah is everywhere and sins are made easy, many people are silently battling with their nafs, lowering the gaze, avoiding haram relationships, staying away from pornography, and trying to protect their hearts for the sake of Allah. This Islamic speech is a reminder that the test of desire is real, but with attributes like sincerity, patience, tawbah, discipline, and reliance upon Allah, it can be overcome. Zina is a major sin in Islam, and Allah warns us not only to avoid zina, but to not even come near it. This reminder encourages Muslims to take the matter seriously by guarding their eyes, protecting their private parts, avoiding sinful environments, staying away from triggers, choosing righteous company, making sincere repentance, and turning back to Allah before it is too late. This emotional Muslim reminder is for anyone struggling with lust, haram desires, pornography, zina, relationships, temptation, or the whispers of Shaytan. It is also a reminder that no matter how many times a person…

People in this episode

Guest: Sheikh Abdullah Oduro

Topics covered

  • lust
  • zina
  • Islamic teachings
  • temptation
  • repentance
  • self-control

Keywords

  • lust
  • zina
  • haram
  • temptation
  • Islam
  • repentance
  • self-control
  • pornography
  • desires
  • Shaytan

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