Hello,
Today 2-20-12 I have converted to Islam, I have become a Muslim. Never in my life have I been part of any religion. Since I was very young I have always had a deep interest in world religions and mythology. I used to study these in hope of finding a way suitable for me to approach God. As I aged I lost all faith in there being a ‘God’. My thought process was that If there was a God why would he allow such evil in the world? I have learned through my own various hardships that there is more than just the forces of evil at work in this world. Why, and how all things including imbalance and evil exist are not possible for me to fully understand. What is mine to do is live for Allah, to fight for justice, morality and liberation. To, for once in my life, submit my pretentiousness and ego to a power far greater than myself. Before I was incarcerated I had taken a very quick and cursory glance at Islam. Since that time to the present there have been more than one sign to show me that Islam is the path that Allah has called me to. Culminating in my detention in the CMU where over half of the men are Muslim. I have taken Sha’ had’a Meaning that I testify that there is no god but Allah, and I testify that Muhammad (peace be upon him)is his servant and messenger. The brothers here have given my the name Abdul Haqq which roughly translated means ‘servant of the truth’ It is the only other name besides my birth name that I truly, truly cherish. Although I cannot be recognized by my Muslim name in prison. it shall be the name I go by in my daily life now and forevermore. This is my public proclamation of my faith. Take care and Ill do the same.
Much Love,
Walter Bond
