Muslim Prisoner Project

05/27/2026

05/21/2026

05/20/2026

EID TOYS FOR KIDS! Eid is one week away, and our Eid Toy Chest Program is again underway!
Submit information for a prisoner's child(ren) here:
https://www.muslimprisonerproject.org/eid-toy-chest-program/

Give below to support this program if you can.
https://www.launchgood.com/v4/campaign/give_an_eid_toy_for_a_prisoners_child?src=internal_discover

Providing Eid gifts to the children of incarcerated Muslims; the prison chaplain's trusted source for high quality Islamic literature.

05/20/2026

📬 From the mailbox: an incarcerated sister praises our book club selection:

""A Place of Refuge'....I cannot express to you how helpful this book was...not only was our ummah starting a series on healing past trauma, but I also lost my mom in Ramadan....the perspective from Asmaa Hussein...became an old friend I could curl up with at the end of the day.

I thank you so much for this selection. I also thank you for everything you do for Muslim prisoners all over. You are a beacon of hope and a genuine showing of Allah's love."

Our supporters are instruments of that divine Love. Thank you for your support in this month of Dhul Hijjah!

04/13/2026

A big thank you to author Asmaa Hussein and followers of her publishing house Ruqaya's Bookshelf. A number of people have sponsored around 66 copies of her book A Place of Refuge for us to send to prisoners.

We’ve sent her book out for years now. Not only does it provide a female voice to our book club members, it shows our prisoners how faith can function as a support during grief and loss--not through the trite phrases that get tossed off at people...but through real grounded struggle and connecting and reconnecting to Allah.

Would *you* like to sponsor books for prisoners? Check us out here: https://www.launchgood.com/v4/campaign/quransbooks_for_prisoners_in_solitary_confinement?src=103833

Salaam. It’s me, Asmaa.

I am the personality behind this publishing company: Ruqaya’s Bookshelf. It’s named after my daughter, Ruqaya.

You may have seen some of my writing floating around on social media, or read my two memoirs on grief, resilience, and healing: “A Temporary Gift” and “A Place of Refuge.”

I love writing what moves my heart.

I also love children’s books so, so much. I publish a number of them through Ruqaya’s Bookshelf every year. I accept manuscript submissions from anyone who wants to write for children (details on my website—link in bio).

I couldn’t be happier to develop content for young Muslims. It’s a heavy trust from God, and I endeavour to carry it with integrity and care.

With His help, I’m forging my way in this field—in the hopes that He will accept this striving from me.

Thumb through what I’ve written here, share what you love with others, and buy our lovely books for the little ones in your life.

I am happy to have you here 💛

04/11/2026

Vote for us for FREE in the 2nd My Giving Circle Grants Round of 2026: https://mygivingcircle.org/muslim-prisoner-project/vote

To qualify for this Grants Round we just need 20 new votes.

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03/27/2026

To all who have donate thus far, including Sadaqa Group of London, may Allah bless you!

https://www.launchgood.com/v4/campaign/give_an_eid_toy_for_a_prisoners_child

03/27/2026

Our CEO is featured here—take a look! https://www.hartfordinternational.edu/news-events/news/tricia-pethic-19-bridges-faith-and-healing

At Hartford International, you’ll join an interfaith peer group and professors who broaden your perspective and, in turn, deepen your ability to make a difference in a world where the roads no longer diverge – they come together.

03/26/2026

IN SEARCH OF: a Muslim brother in the Washington DC area. A jail nearby in Virginia is seeking a volunteer to provide services. It can be juma OR it can be a simple class conducted at regular intervals (weekly? monthly? You decide).

Curious but apprehensive? We can help you warm up to the idea of going inside and serving the Muslims there. Please reach out to us!

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03/24/2026

I want people to see how bad Charlie Kirk was getting harassed in his final few years on Earth.