• April 1, 2023

  After I was sentenced for murder, I was sent to Stateville Prison. There are so many Muslim brothers here. It was pleasing to my eyesight to witness how Muslims are. Before an indivdiual would even tell me that he’s a Muslim, I would see him being respectful, humble,...

• March 27, 2023

(Editorial note: Growing up in Chicago’s south side, Sakhee Hardy-Johnson endured poverty and was surrounded by gangs. This unfortunately resulted in him joining gang himself. Currently serving a 60 year sentence for murder, Mr. Hardy-Johnson is now a top advocate against gang violence in the Black community. He regularly...

• February 4, 2023

(Editorial Note: This Ramadan, Black Dawah Network inspired by the Hadith of the man who killed 99 people but who constantly sought Allah’s forgiveness, will be highlighting Ramadan reflections from incarcerated African-American converts to Islam who are serving life or near-life sentences due to murder convictions. They will be...