In a twist Gould David, a highly respected priest from Australia has recently made headlines by announcing his conversion to Islam after dedicating 45 years of his life to the Church. He has willingly taken on Abdul Rahman as his new Muslim name.
This news has captured attention and sparked extensive conversations within religious circles as people are eager to understand the motivations behind his decision.
Background of Gould David
Gould David had earned respect as a priest within the Australian Christian community. For four and a half decades he served diligently in the Church earning admiration for his commitment to his faith. Many young Christians looked up to him as a figure.
Gould Davids’s Conversion to Islam
The news of Gould Davids’s conversion to Islam caught many by surprise. He adopted the name Abdul Rahman which means Servant of the Merciful.
David has wholeheartedly embraced the teachings of Islam and while specific reasons for his choice remain somewhat unclear at the moment of this report.
People are quite curious, about why he made that decision and they want to know more about the religion. Some people are worried about how his conversion will affect the community while others are happy with his choice and have shown their support.
The Quran holds significance in Islam as it is believed to be the word of Allah. It serves as a guiding light and a source of inspiration for Muslims across the globe.
In Surah Al Ma’idah (5:3) it is mentioned,
“…Today I have perfected your faith for you, completed My favour upon you, and chosen Islam as your way…”
Surah Al Ma’idah (5:3)
And whoever repents and converts to Islam all his past sins has a disbeliever will be erased according to surah 8:38;
“Tell the disbelievers that if they desist, their past will be forgiven. But if they persist, then they have an example in those destroyed before them.”
Surah Al-Anfal (8:38)
Welcome to the world of Islam, Gould David. May your path be filled with tranquility, wisdom, and the abundant blessings bestowed upon us by Allah.
Your choice to embrace Islam marks a chapter and we are delighted to extend our warmest greetings as you join the Muslim community.
4 Comments
Welcome to Islam Gould Davis. I would love to know the real reasons for his conversion to Islam.
We are currently following the story, we’ll definitely let you know if he has revealed that.
Strange. I remember when he was going by Devahotra Das as a Hare Krishna around 2003-2007, then tried to get ordained by Continuing Anglican groups in Australia after that. He worked hard to get rid of the Orthodox priest in Tasmania circa 2010-2013 so that he could replace him. Gould was only made a deacon in 2017, and a priest after. So I’m not sure what he was doing before 2007, but it wasn’t 45 years as a Christian priest.
Hi, are you exercing in Australia, Sir ?