An Educational Magazine
Muslim Connector, a monthly Islamic educational magazine, impacting the lives of 4000 inmates in Maryland and Virginia. We are reaching out to you, our valued donors, for your support in sustaining this important resource for our incarcerated population.
Our Muslim Connector magazine is designed exclusively for inmates, with the aim of fostering personal growth, spiritual development, and a deeper connection to their faith. This initiative is particularly important as many of these inmates are housed at facilities that are, on average, 6 hours away from Muslim communities. This geographical distance makes it challenging for our volunteers to visit them on a frequent basis. Thus, Muslim Connector serves as a vital lifeline, helping inmates stay connected with their faith and community.
Each issue costs only $1 per copy. With such a small investment we can save a soul, or strengthen a belief or teach a hadith or ayah.
What is In Each Issue
Each issue of Muslim Connector includes:
Parable of the Month from the Quran: Sharing timeless wisdom and guidance from the Quran to inspire reflection, personal growth and clarity.
Gems of the World: Spotlighting our the Prophets and Messengers and the Companions of the Prophet (pbuh).
Fiqh Questions answered by Assembly of Muslim Jurists of America: Providing clear and reliable answers to common religious questions.
Best Model: Glimpses from the Seerah of our beloved Prophet (pbuh).
Duaa of the Month: Encouraging a deeper connection with Allah (swt) through heartfelt supplications.
The Good Heart: Offering practical tips and advice for inmates to get closer to Allah and improve their lives.
Objectives of the Shariah: Exploring the fundamental principles and objective of Islamic jurisprudence.
Back to Basics: A section dedicated to creed, reinforcing the core beliefs of Islam.
Order Copies
Chaplains at correctional facilities can complete a service request to order copies of the newsletter in print by emailing ss@islamicleadership.org
Download Digital Copies
Copies can be downloaded for free, and there are no prohibitions on printing and distributing with attribution to Islamic Leadership Institute of America, and with no modifications or alterations to the content.
Issue #6 - Getting Ready to Go Home, Thul Hijjah 1445 ~ June 2024 (Coming Soon)
Issue #5 - Death & End of Life, Thul Qaeda 1445 ~ May 2024 (Coming Soon)
Issue #4 - Wellbeing, Jamada Thani 1445 ~ January 2024 (Coming Soon)
Issue #3 - Fasting & Ramadan, Jamada Awwal 1445 - December 2023 (Download)
Issue #2 - Dealing with Conflict, Rabi Thani 1445 - November 2023 (Download)
Issue #1 - Recognizing the Prophet (pbuh), Rabi Awwal 1445 - October 2023 (Download)
Meet the Contributors
Muslim Connector is authored by our instructors, researchers and students. It not only is an opportunity for incarcerated Muslims and those interested in learning about Islam to learn, but it also provides an opportunity for your youth to share the knowledge they acquired through the years, as well as a catalyst for research and development at Islamic Leadership Institute of America. Some of our contributors are listed below.
Interested in writing? Email us your resume, short bio and the area of interest from the list above.
Ayman
Chad
Esraa
Hoda
Mohamed Raihan
Zafir Naseem
Religious Advisors
Muslim Connector team consults with various scholars, our immediate advisory team members are listed below
Dr Salah As Sawy
Dr. Ramadan Abdelbasit
Testimonials
A heartfelt letter from an incarcerated brother, Chris, at Keen Mountain State Prison, deeply moved the Islamic Leadership Institute of America (ILIA) team.
He is currently navigating life within the confines of the notorious level 5 facility, recently received and embraced ILIA's premiere issue of "Muslim Connector.”
His heartfelt words resonate with a yearning for connection, education, and spiritual growth, creating a profound impact on the ILIA community.
Muslim Connector, exclusively designed for inmates, seeks to foster personal growth, spiritual development, and a deeper connection to their faith. This initiative is pivotal as many inmates, located hours away from Muslim communities, face challenges in frequent visits. Functioning as a vital lifeline, Muslim Connector helps inmates stay connected with their faith and community.
