The mission of the International Association of Sufism Prison Project, through the dedication and generosity of our volunteers, is to serve and provide resources and outreach to men and women incarcerated in state and federal prisons throughout the United States. We believe that Allah, the most compassionate and most merciful, the Light of the skies and earth, shines His light on broken lives and helps to transform those who are existing in some of the darkest corners of our society. We believe that the life renewing principles of Sufism, the mystical dimension of Islam, can help incarcerated individuals change the previous patterns of their lives. Member of the IAS Prison Project, all of whom are students of Sufism, volunteer their time and resources toward helping inmates make positive changes in their lives and encourage them to become projective, contributing citizens when they are able to return home.
Correspondence is a lifeline for many incarcerated individuals.
For those cut off from family and friends, a letter is the primary means of keeping in contact with the outside. Over the years the IAS Prison Project volunteers have written and received many hundreds of letters of letters from inmates in state and federal prisons throughout the United States. Corresponding with inmates has been an excellent vehicle to share the wisdom of Sufi masters with inmates, many of whom are interested in Sufi principles. Bi-monthly speakers from various community groups are invited to present workshop on topics such as parole planning, finding work outside of prison and stress management for inmates. The IAS Prison Project recently became involved with the Inmate Correctional Education Project.