As salaamu alaykum John, "The degree
of civilization in a society is revealed by entering its prisons." -- Fyodor Dostoyevsky Tawba, or repentance, is a most honorable effort for Muslims. Prisoners who strive to atone for their mistakes should be encouraged to do so. Instead, many Muslim prisoners are faced with discrimination when they ask for religious literature, halal food or other accommodations. How we treat the most vulnerable among us says a lot about who we are as a nation. We should take care of the vulnerable – be it the young, old, sick or imprisoned. Attorneys at the MLFA-funded Constitutional Law Center for Muslims in America have defended Muslim prisoners and restored their religious freedom rights that are guaranteed to all – even prisoners. Although the struggle is far from over, we are making a difference.
In faith and for justice,
Menna Jammal Communications Coordinator Muslim Legal Fund of America Funding the Work that Makes Justice Possible
Muslim Legal Fund of America, 833 E Arapaho Rd, Suite 209, Richardson, Texas 75081, United States
