When someone is first arrested, their mind is consumed with thoughts of family, responsibilities, and everything they’ve left behind. Then, as they’re processed and thrown into survival mode, uncertainty takes over. When sentencing comes, they face the reality of how many years they’ll spend locked away.
At this point, they’re living in a state of confusion, wondering how they’ll get through the days, who they really are, and how they’ll survive. Many are searching for something, anything—that can give them direction. This is where Islam in Prison meets them. We offer them a connection to faith, just when they’re ready to hear it.
A Quran placed in hopeful hands. A letter sent with words of comfort. A heart opening to Allah for the first time. These moments are proof that change is always possible when we don’t give up on one another.
The journey of a person behind bars is one of struggle and resilience. For many, this is where they learn about Allah for the first time, discover the beauty of Islam, and begin a transformative journey they never imagined possible.
But they cannot do it alone. It’s through your support that they receive Qurans, dawah material, and the spiritual resources they need to take that first step toward Allah.
This isn’t just about delivering books or answering questions. It’s about planting the seeds of hope where despair has taken root. It’s also about standing up for justice, making sure our brothers and sisters can practice their faith without barriers.
Every person we reach is at a crossroads. This is how we help them take the right step.
Every person we reach is at a crossroads. This is how we help them take the right step.
From Jummah prayer to fasting in Ramadan, we make sure our brothers and sisters have everything they need to hold on to their faith in difficult conditions.
For many, prison is where they hear about Islam for the first time. A kind word, a simple explanation, or a gifted Quran can be the beginning of their transformation.
Sometimes it’s more than a lack of resources, it’s a denial of rights. Whether it’s speaking directly to facility administrators or amplifying these stories to bring about change, we ensure that Muslims behind bars aren’t left struggling alone.
Every Islamic resource you help fund, every right you help defend, and every soul you help reach is a Sadaqa that lasts beyond this world.
We have the Qurans and Islamic materials ready to go. What we need is your financial support to keep this mission alive. With packages starting at just $50, every dollar counts, but we ask for at least $100 from each donor to meet the growing needs of this work.
Real impact doesn’t happen overnight. By joining our community of monthly donors, you ensure that this work continues day after day, year after year. Your consistent support keeps the Islamic resources flowing, the letters answered, and the advocacy efforts strong.
Help us respond when Muslim inmates face delays in suhoor, canceled Jummah prayers, or unfair treatment. Your support allows us to advocate for their religious rights, ensuring they can practice their faith without interference.
The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The believer is friendly and befriended, for there is no goodness in one who is neither friendly nor befriended. The best of people are those who are most beneficial to people” (al-Mu’jam al-Awsaṭ lil-Ṭabarānī)
Islam in Prison is a Division of Al-Furqaan Foundation, a Nationwide, Non-Profit, Tax-Exempt, 501 (c)3 Organization Founded in 2003, in Illinois.
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