Fulfilling the Religious Needs of Muslims in US Prisons

Fulfilling the Religious Needs of Muslims in US Prisons

According to a report by the U.S. Department of Justice – Bureau of Statistics, there are an estimated 1,430,800 prisoners under Federal or State jurisdiction. Without reliable data available it is difficult to know the actual number of incarcerated Muslims in the US. There are reports stating that Muslims are overrepresented in the prisons, with…