Omoluabi Study Group
Wed, Jan 07
|Virtual Event Via Zoom
moluabi (or Omoluwabi) is a core Yoruba cultural concept meaning a person of good character, integrity, and honor, embodying virtues like respect, honesty, hard work, and responsibility, essentially a "child born of the best character" who contributes positively to society, unlike a mere biological
Time & Location
Jan 07, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
Virtual Event Via Zoom
About the event
Understanding Omoluabi is essential for Ifa students, as it offers the moral and ethical foundation (Iwa Pele, or good character) needed to fully engage with Ifa’s spiritual teachings. Ifa emphasizes the cultivation of virtuous character and purposeful living that benefits the community, beyond rituals or divination.
Key Reasons for Its Importance
Foundation of Ifa Practice: In the Ifa/Orisa tradition, character (iwa) forms the basis of all moral conduct and spiritual work. Wisdom gained through Ifa is intended to guide personal development, and without this ethical foundation, such knowledge is considered incomplete or ineffective.
Moral Compass: Omoluabi guides students in making decisions rooted in integrity, respect, and communal responsibility. This principle helps prevent the misuse of spiritual knowledge for selfish or harmful purposes.
Personal and Spiritual Development: Striving to become an Omoluabi is a central goal in Yoruba philosophy. For Ifa students, this journey fosters self-discovery, growth, and the healing and balancing of both body and spirit.