Prisoner Packs
Please Donate Generously
Find more information about this campaign below.
How you can help
“And feed with food the needy, the orphan and the prisoner, for love of Him.” Quran 76:8
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, “Free the captives, feed the hungry, and pay a visit to the sick.”
Ibn ‘Abbas narrated, “The Prophet (peace be upon him) was the most generous of people, and he was even more generous during Ramadan when Jibril met him. Jibril used to meet him every night in Ramadan until it was over, and the Prophet would go through the Qur’an with him. The Messenger of Allah was more generous with good things than the blowing wind.”
Muslim prisoners face unique challenges, including maintaining their faith and staying connected to their communities and families during incarceration. The importance of supporting individuals in need, including prisoners, is emphasised in Islamic teachings, encouraging us to show generosity, understanding, and care.
This project focuses on supporting Muslim prisoners by helping them deepen their connection to their faith and community. Through the provision of educational materials and items that facilitate the practice of Islam, we aim to empower individuals to strengthen their spiritual lives even while incarcerated.
It is essential to provide resources and support to Muslim prisoners so they can continue practising their faith and feel connected to the wider community. Offering educational books and materials for religious observance can make a significant difference in their lives.
The packs include items such as prayer mats, hijabs, prayer caps, sweets, perfumes, and other essentials that encourage a sense of identity and connection. Educational materials, including Islamic books and resources, allow prisoners to learn more about their faith, reflect on its teachings, and find inspiration during challenging times.
By supporting this initiative, we can offer hope, belonging, and strength to those who feel isolated. As a community, we are called to assist those in need, ensuring they feel supported and connected through acts of compassion and generosity.
Together, we can make a meaningful impact on the lives of Muslim prisoners by nurturing their spiritual and emotional well-being through education and connection.
Please give generously
We send out prison packs and individual items all year round, IHRC receives requests from prisoners and Muslim Chaplains for essential items such as hijabs, prayer mats, perfume bars, Quran’s. In Ramadan our packs are more substantial and this year, as ever, IHRC is supporting Muslim prisoners in the UK by supplying them with Ramadan packs to assist them to make the most of the holy month. We see it as our duty to support them in their isolation and help them gain the benefits of Ramadan.
This years pack will include the following items:
- Tasbih/prayer beads
- Sweets
- Ramadan/Eid card with a message of support
- ‘A Handbook of Prophetic Characteristics’ by Ibn Daud
- Itr/perfume
- An alarm clock
Each pack costs approximately £20 and this is a Zakat eligible project.
Food Pack
Feed a family for a month for £20
Medical Aid
£30 provide life saving care
Water
£25 provides the best form of Sadaqah
Iftar Meal
Just £5 to feed a fasting person
Our packs that we have sent in the past to male and female prisoners were very well received, below are some of the feedback we have received:
“Wa Salam, I am writing to you to thank IHRC for the uplifting present (pack) that we received from the organisation. It was very beneficial and a joy to receive. Jazakallah khairan to all that made it possible.” – Pack Recipient
“Wa Alaikum As-Salam, Parcel arrived this morning in the middle of our Eid feast & celebrations; great timing 🙂 all the women were very happy. Eid Mubarak!”. – Muslim Prison Chaplain, North East England.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank IHRC for the gifts sent for Muslim prisoners. The gifts were really appreciated by the prisoners, they were very pleased to receive the gifts, and they felt they were remembered by the Muslim community outside.”
Our packs are only possible with the generous support of the community. We urge you to donate generously towards the IHRC Prisoner packs.
