Muslim chaplains are always on the search for donated Qur’ans.
I’m sure that donated Qur’ans are plentiful in some areas of the country, but I do not believe that it is the case in the majority of US prisons.
Incarcerated Muslims constantly ask the chaplains for a Qur’an. And of course, the new Muslim should be given one as a gift when they say the Shahadah.
Non-Muslims interested in Islam also ask for Qur’ans.
Christians ensure that Bibles, for example, are everywhere. One can find a Bible in the drawer of practically every hotel and motel in the United States. Bibles are also plentiful in prison and any inmate who wants one can easily obtain a copy.
Of course, the incarcerated Muslim can buy a Qur’an from an outside source. However, many Muslims in prison do not have big balances on their “books”. The average prison job at my facility, for example, pays 18 cents an hour! Inmates must buy their “personals” (soap, shampoo, deodorant, etc.) as well as other commissary items (snacks, cigarettes {I know!} cards, etc.) While some inmates have families and friends on the outside who send them money, the majority of the inmates do not have this luxury.
Muslims need to ensure that there is a plentiful supply of Qur’ans in our prisons in the US.
How can you help?
1. If you know of a resource for obtaining Qur’ans, please let me know by dropping me a line at amirahmusings@gmail.com
2. Buy Qur’ans and donate them to your local prison or jail. Contact the chaplain at the facility to find out how to donate books and literature. Most prisons require books and literature to be shipped to the prison directly from the bookstore or publisher.
3. Talk to the Muslims at your masjid or MSA (Muslim Student Association). Tell them of the need for Qur’ans in prison. I have found this strategy very effective around Ramadhan and Eid 
The American Arab Message donates Qurans to prison for p/h. For order info. contact
Carl Karoub MD
4045 W. 13 Mile Rd
Royal Oak MI 48073
or write ckaroub@aol.com
I am trying to locate someone who a can get me a prayer guide or refere me to a site where I may purchase one for my faince who is in prison.
i would love to help by sending the quran.
As Salaamu Alaikum Becky:
Sorry for the delay in responding
Anyhow, go to the site, http://www.islamicfinder.com. They have a link to prayer times. You type in the city where he is, or the closest one to where he is and you will get a prayer guide. You can also use that site to print him a prayer guide for the entire year. Let me know if you need further help, and I’ll be better at responding this time, Insha Allah.
As Salaamu Alaikum Tasneemkola:
Write me privately at Jihadlevine@yahoo.com and I will give you the address of my institution. Jazaka Allahu Khayr for your offer if you can help.
As salaamu alaykum
AL Maun Fund is a charitable organization that sends Quraan’s and other text tot he incarcerated.
Please call me @ 877.522.1800 or submit an application at http://www.almaunfund.org insha’allah
May Allah swt guide, unite and bless all who assist in helping other Muslims in need, ameen. American Arab message does so much for incarcerrated Mus.ims as does Al Maun, and you all are in my duaa.
fee aman Allah salaamu alaikum.