Prison fasts and prayer rugs gain inmate religious rights
Federal prisoners who practice Islam, once linked to militant groups, are receiving new consideration from prison officials. Catholic chaplain Rev Richard Houlahan says he has urged officials to recognize Muslims’ social and religious practices as equal rights within the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
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Winter tune up and Islam in federal prisons
Short run of winter car maintenance guidelines from the Department of Energy urges a major tune up every 10 000 miles including spark plugs ignition parts and timing checks. A separate survey by Hourahan notes a rise in Islamic worship among federal prisoners with many prisons offering Ramadan meals and imam visits while diets and head coverings face resistance.
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Black Muslims no longer threat to prison discipline says official
Norman Carlson, head of the Federal Bureau of Prisons, says Black Muslims followers of Elijah Muhammad are no longer a threat to prison discipline. He calls the group quiet and disciplined, notes earlier fears were unfounded and stresses distinguishing individuals from the group.
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