Imam Talib D. Abdullah

About Resident Imam Talib D. Abdullah

Imam Talib D. Abdullah is the Resident Imam of the Islamic Development Center in the city of Moreno Valley. Imam Abdullah was born and raised in Los Angeles and he has been a part of the Muslim community since he attended the Sister Clara Mohammed School. He became one of the Assistant Imam’s under the leadership Imam Abdul Karim Hasan, Resident Imam at Bilal Islamic Center in Los Angeles.

Imam Abdullah has a true love for the religion of Al-Islam and sunnah of the Prophet Muhammed (pbuh) and is a dedicated student of Imam W.D. Mohammed. He has been an integral part of organizing various events throughout Southern California for years. He worked with various masjids and religious communities to host “Getting to Know Each Other” programs which welcomed dialogue with different faiths and beliefs. He was a guest speaker at the Islamic Center of Los Angeles “Let’s Be Honest” and “Injustice Anywhere is Injustice Everywhere” forum with the late Rev. Jesse Jackson. Imam Abdullah helped organize the annual IDC Interfaith Friendship Breakfast, the IDC Honoring Our Supporters, Past and Present Fundraising Luncheon, Ramadan Sessions and Black History Month Celebrations.

Imam Abdullah continues to inspire and acknowledge young adults in the Islamic community by having annual youth programs. He is a strong advocate for educating and inspiring youth.

Imam Abdullah performed Hajj in 2005. He received an Award of Recognition for Outstanding Leadership for Islamic Communities from the late Imam Ron El-Emin and the Islamic Development Center community.

Imam Abdullah is married to his wife, Sister Dawn Abdullah, and has three children.