By: Abdul-Haleem No… this is not a political post, its personal! I’ve given my future a lot of thought and its vital to take this approach moving forward. Putting any type of trust in anyone with my heart let alone my feelings and emotions is something I can’t […]
Assalaamu Alaikum!! Sigh…. SMH!! You know how some people just make your day when you see them or talk to them?? Its so much going on in the world today let alone this country we live in and don’t get me started on inside this prison alone. Sometimes […]
Assalaamu Alaikum!! First and foremost thoughts and prayers to the families and everyone impacted by the events on #9/11….. So.. no disprespect to anyone.. ANYONE!!! just to get some things off my mind and chest I’m letting all who read know how I’m feeling today. I’ve made many […]
There’s no doubt that at some point in life one may have this overwhelming feeling of failure. Maybe its anxiety about the unforseen future, or regret about the missed opportunities of the past. Nevertheless these feelings are ever so present in real time and have life long after […]
Assalaamu Alaikum!! In no way am I saying any of the civil rights movements that’s happening across America or the world holds no weight. I’m supporting this movement as well as others. #LifeIt’sSelfMatters means so much more to me than it sounds. It goes deeper than the surface […]
In today’s society from what I can see, from behind these walls, is that people hate LOVE in its various forms. I’m guilty of this simply because of the lack thereof in prison and from out there. I guess the love I’m looking for, want and need is […]
When you meet someone new for the first time you get certain vibes from them. You either like their personality or you don’t. You like their hair or smile or perfume. Sometimes after marrying someone you find things you don’t like. Unfortunately this is true with the color […]
“I’m so dumb..” I say this to myself when I think about the past. I can think back to when I use to ride my bike and pop wheelies. Sometimes it went the way a wheelie is suppose to go but sometimes it didn’t. I still got a […]
Salaam Alaikum!! Just checking in with the world out there!!! Be safe and stay healthy!!! Mr. Davon Motley Sr. (Abdul-Haleem) #707-119 Allen Correctional Institution A.C.I. P.O. Box 4501 Lima, OH 45802
When you meet someone new for the first time you get certain vibes from them. You either like their personality or you don’t. You like their choice of shoes or shirt or you don’t. Unfortunately this is true with the color of someone’s skin. If your blackz white, […]
This movement, this cause, this fight, this moment in history is bigger than we think. Its 2020 and we are still fighting for the rights of people who live in America. This is suppose to be “the land of the free”, but that is far from the case. […]
As-Salaamu Alakium, I am Mr. Abdul-Haleem Raqeeb. As a man, a father, a son, a grandson, brother, cousin, nephew, friend, human being, Muslim… I stand on certain ethics and morals. My past can only help me moving forward. Everyday a lesson is to be learned and everyday progress […]
#Voice4TheVoiceless ATTENTION!! ATTENTION!! ATTENTION!! I’m an inmate in Allen Correctional Institution here in Ohio where everything has been shut down. As a result the concerns of martial law is buzzing around the prison. This is an unprecedented time we are currently living in. The world is in a […]
The night before last I watched someone’s life go before my eyes. Seeing something like this happen in a place like this makes me have many emotions and feelings that’s not good. The man that passed away was Mr. Dobbs 180-024. Just comparing our two numbers says a […]
Times have been pretty hard lately. Its not because Im in a place where hope is lost. No its because of Im in a place where your forgotten. The times that we are living in today are fueled by so many factors. I dont understand the factors that […]
The first time I wrote about our lives mattering I didn’t think that maybe I would be where I’m at today. What I mean by that is extremely isolated from the outside world. Having not being able to have any contact with the people that I love. Stressing […]
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there. I wish I could talk to my dad more but those days will be here shortly. I know my kids wish the same and again those days will be here shortly as well. Hopefully I get to talk to […]
Today is another day down and its another day closer to being free. Its alot of things that I wish I could do and its things that I plan on doing when I am free. One of the main things thats been on my mind is being a […]
Just putting a face to the blogs!! Stay safe out there and be patient and watchful!! Da’Von Joshua Motley Sr. (Abdul-Haleem Raqeeb) ODRC #707-119 Allen Correctional Institution P.O. Box 4501 Lima, OH 45802
Dear LaNiyah, LaNycee & DaVon (Jr.), By now hopefully I’ve been able to talk to you guys. If not then only Allah knows best to why I haven’t. I’m sorry for the disconnection and miscommunication. As a dad I need to try harder and focus more on being […]
The Month of Ramadan is coming to a close on the 4th of June this year. With that being said, I’ve had this whole month to reflect on myself. Durning this time we are “burning” everything that’s bad in our lives, hence the point of fasting. As were […]
The only thing stronger than a lover’s love is a lover’s hate; which is incurable and endless. The month of Ramadan is amongst us. and fasting from everything bad is mandatory. The life we live is recorded through our actions. Whether we act or react or remain inactive […]
Can you love someone who has a very different past than yours? Like their past is so ying yang compared to yours that you know people will look at you different. Is love that strong to bring two people together that lived opposite lives? Can two people who […]
Yesterday during Jummah in Christchurch, New Zealand an act of violence and hate devastated the Muslim community there and Muslims around the world the same. We go through our day wondering how the world perceives us. Its clear we are stereotyped, discriminated against and there are those who […]
Its been 5 years since I’ve had the opportunity to be with my babies besides a visit or family day. Its going on 2 years that I haven’t seen my oldest daughter and my son and over 2 years that I haven’t seen my second oldest daughter. They […]
Have you ever felt like there’s nothing inside of your body? You can breath just enough to stay alive. It feels as if your lungs have been replaced by little water balloons. As for everything else it feels like everything is gone. Its so hard fighting temptation to […]
Hello world, Yesterday I was able to watch a clip of Denzel Washington’s greatest motivational speech ever “Fall Forward”. I’ve seen it a couple of times since being incarcerated in the public speaking group Toastmasters that many of the prisons here in Ohio offer. Its such a powerful […]
I have these horrible migraines. Idk how to stop them. Idk how to ease them. Idk hats causing them. My whole life stops when they come. Sometimes they last a couple of days. Most of the time its at least a day. I can’t eat, sleep, drink, move, […]
In this new place, a new way of life, a new dwelling, new everything. Its difficult accepting change of any kind. Being that we are emotional creatures its hard to hold in the pain and hurt. Its easy to not talk to anyone in the situation I’m in. […]
I’m currently at Allen Correctional Institution in Lima, Ohio which is a level 2 prison. I’m so happy that I finally got to this level because its one step closer to being free again. Life will be “normal” sooner than later. Compared to the places I’ve been its […]
