“Study of Quran has given me immense satisfaction in my life “

“Islam is what I was in search of throughout my life”

Br.Haroon Bonde reciting Shahadah in Hira Masjid

On March 28,2009,Sat Day ,Hiroshi Bonde ,Japanese citizen with roots in Brazil accepted Islam in front of a large gathering in Hira Masjid.Br.Hiroshi Bonde recited Shahadah with emotions & satisfaction clearly visible on his face .After Imam Saleem and Br.Ahmad Maeno helped him to recite Shahadah the whole atmosphere was charged with emotions. Every body hugged and congratulated Br.Hiroshi Bonde who selected Haroon as his Muslim name. Speaking later Br.Haroon Bonde ,a catholic Christian before ,said he has been in search of truth throughout his life.  “ Throughout my life I had the feeling that something is missing in my life “,Said Br.Haroon Bonde.While in Brazil he once had a chance to visit a local Masjid with his Muslim friend and he was moved with the atmosphere there. “ I then started study of the Portuguese translation of Quran which gave me immense satisfaction & peace of mind and finally decided to accept Islam as my Deen “said a very relaxed& satisfied looking Haroon Bonde.