But eventually I started to feel a consciousness within me looking for some sort of consoling. Although I was lost and in the dark, since I never saw the light, I didn’t know the difference between the two. I began to think of “the bigger picture.”

Gathering the Initial Pieces of ‘the Purpose of Life Puzzle’
I once thought my upbringing offered an excellent way of life, especially since I felt satisfied both mentally and physically. As a young man, I lived the life of an average American who had a rather hedonistic lifestyle; I was fond of music, [...]

I never believed in worshipping anyone except for God. Even as a child, the concept that we should worship Father, Son and Holy Ghost bothered me deeply. I could not understand why the son and the holy ghost should be worshipped… didn’t they worship God, too?
 
As I grew, I was indoctrinated into Western Society. I [...]

Felicia “Fautimah” Chappelle accepts Islam
One of my blood brothers, Abdullah (William Chappelle) is visiting with his Muslim friend. At the time Abdullah and I are adults sharing a small two bedroom apartment. The year is 1995.
 
During this time in my life I am returning to the Midwest having outgrown the pleasures of my youthful folly. [...]