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Prison Chaplaincy

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The most beloved of people to Allah are those that are most beneficial to people.

-Hadith Sahih al-Jami’

The Islamic Chaplaincy of NJ operates a dedicated Prison and Hospital Ministry program, offering spiritual and emotional support to incarcerated individuals and Muslim patients. Our chaplains and volunteers are designated to various prisons and hospitals where they lead prayers, provide religious instruction, and offer grief coaching and spiritual support to patients and their families. Reflecting the Quranic guidance, “And We have certainly honored the children of Adam” (Quran 17:70), we are committed to honoring and uplifting the dignity of every individual.

Personal Testimonial

Abdul Wajid Testimonial

Abdul Wajid greatly benefited from various programs conducted in jails by the Islamic Chaplaincy of New Jersey. He graduated from the Tarbiya program, making him eligible for reentry support.

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Islamic Chaplaincy believes that providing spiritual care in prisons and hospitals is an essential expression of our faith. By organizing educational and recreational events for inmates and their families, and working with them both before and after release, we facilitate a positive transition into society and reduce recidivism. This effort embodies the hadith, “None of you [truly] believes until he loves for his brother that which he loves for himself” (Hadith). Our mission in this area is to ensure that every individual, regardless of their circumstances, receives the spiritual and emotional support they need to find hope, purpose, and a path to a better future.

PRISON SERVICES & ACHIEVEMENTS

Khutbas Delivered

217,860

Khutbas Delivered

Religious Classes

365,648

Halaqa & Taleem Sessions

Seerah / Dua / Salah Books Distributed

276,547

Seerah / Dua / Salah Books Distributed

Inmates Supported through Re-entry Programs

1,882

Inmates Supported through Re-entry Programs

Inmate Personal Counseling Sessions

120,640

Inmate Counseling Sessions

Qurans Distributed

95,940

Qurans Distributed

Inmates Assisted in their Journey Seeking God

26,193

Shahadas
(New Muslims)

Prayer Mats Distributed

73,580

Prayer Mats Distributed

TEN YEARS OF ICNJ

Ten Years of ICNJ

THE CHAPLAINCY TEAM

The Chaplaincy Team Stats

PRISON CHAPLAINCY REQUEST

If your institution would like our Prison Chaplaincy services, please send a request by filling out the request form with the following information:

    Prison Chaplaincy



    Contact Person



    The most beloved of people to Allah are those that are most beneficial to people.

    -Hadith Sahih al-Jami’

    The Islamic Chaplaincy of NJ operates a dedicated Prison and Hospital Ministry program, offering spiritual and emotional support to incarcerated individuals and Muslim patients. Our chaplains and volunteers are designated to various prisons and hospitals where they lead prayers, provide religious instruction, and offer grief coaching and spiritual support to patients and their families. Reflecting the Quranic guidance, “And We have certainly honored the children of Adam” (Quran 17:70), we are committed to honoring and uplifting the dignity of every individual.

    Personal Testimonial

    Abdul Wajid Testimonial

    Abdul Wajid greatly benefited from various programs conducted in jails by the Islamic Chaplaincy of New Jersey. He graduated from the Tarbiya program, making him eligible for reentry support.

    [embedyt]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Cc_KCG8yL8[/embedyt]

    [embedyt]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITd1NODbsA4[/embedyt]

    Islamic Chaplaincy believes that providing spiritual care in prisons and hospitals is an essential expression of our faith. By organizing educational and recreational events for inmates and their families, and working with them both before and after release, we facilitate a positive transition into society and reduce recidivism. This effort embodies the hadith, “None of you [truly] believes until he loves for his brother that which he loves for himself” (Hadith). Our mission in this area is to ensure that every individual, regardless of their circumstances, receives the spiritual and emotional support they need to find hope, purpose, and a path to a better future.

    PRISON SERVICES & ACHIEVEMENTS

    217,860

    Khutbas
    Delivered

    365,648

    Halaqa & Taleem Sessions

    120,640

    Inmate Counseling Sessions

    95,940

    Qurans
    Distributed

    276,547

    Seerah / Dua / Salah
    Books
    Distributed

    73,580

    Prayer
    Mats
    Distributed

    26,193

    Shahadas
    (New
    Muslims)

    1,882

    Inmates Supported Through Re-entry Programs

    TEN YEARS OF ICNJ

    Ten Years of ICNJ

    THE CHAPLAINCY TEAM

    The Chaplaincy Team Stats

    PRISON CHAPLAINCY REQUEST

    If your institution would like our Prison Chaplaincy services, please send a request by filling out the request form with the following information:

      Prison Chaplaincy



      Contact Person



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