Muslim Correctional Services Board
Muslim Correctional Services Board
Muslim Correctional Services Board
History & Establishment
The Muslim Correctional Services Board (South Africa) was established more than 30 years ago in 1983.
The Board was established out of concern and worry for our incarcerated Muslim brothers and sisters.
In 1983, a group of individuals and organizations formed a national body for Muslim inmates called Muslim Board for Prison Welfare and State Institutions. Jamiatul Ulama was given the mandate to revitalize Gauteng representation.
The MCSB (SA) is a constituted body serving the provinces of Gauteng, Limpopo, Northwest, Free State and Mpumalanga. The Board is well respected, supported and recognised by the highest authorities and has built a good working relationship nationally and has the support of our Ulama and organisations in their respective provinces.
MCSB (SA) employs the service of authorised Spiritual Care Workers to promote Deen at the respective prisons. The services rendered by Spiritual Care Workers is totally voluntary.
To be a dedicated organization to positively contribute to a better community by changing the lives of Muslim offenders.
Vision Statement
Mission statement
We aim to preserve the Imaan (faith) of Muslim offenders by promoting Islamic values through spiritual care, educational and skills development programs based on the noble Quran and Sunnah (Prophetic teachings) at all correctional centres in South Africa.
We will establish close collaboration and partnerships with all stakeholders to promote and achieve our objectives nationally and globally.
This will be achieved by educating, inspiring, rehabilitating, transforming and correcting reoffending behaviour, changing the lives of Muslim offenders to facilitate their social reintegration, self-reliance, economic independence and curtail recidivism.
- Liaison with DCS to formulate policy and provide Guidelines for Muslim Offenders.
- To assist and cater for Welfare of Muslim Offenders
- Rehabilitation of Muslim Offenders
- Education, Spiritual Care Guidance, Training & Empowerment
- To provide Welfare & Counselling to Families
- Monitor & Supervise Spiritual Care Workers (SCW)
- Facilitate Constructive Programmes at all Correctional Centres
Aims and Objectives
Working together
Our Stakeholders
We work in close collaboration and partnership with public institutions, Islamic organisations, care providers and local communities to support Muslim offenders throughout rehabilitation, reintegration and beyond.
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Department of Correctional Services
Formulates policies and provides operational guidelines.
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Provincial Jamiats
The Ulema provide spiritual care, welfare support and Taleem.
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South African National Halaal Authority
Provides Halaal supervision for tenders and training.
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Islamic Medical Association
Provides health-awareness and educational programmes.
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Welfare Organisations
Organisations such as Jamiats SA, Ashraful Aid SA, SANZAF and Al Imdaad provide welfare support.
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Tertiary Institutions
Provide education and institutional training.
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Drug Rehabilitation Organisations
Organisations such as RAUF and Islamic Careline provide rehabilitation and counselling.
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Islamic Burial Societies
Assist with burial requirements.
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Muslim Communities & Volunteers
Support the rehabilitation and reintegration of parolees and ex-offenders.
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Well-wishers
Contribute donations and participate in Mashuras (consultations).
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South African Police Service
Supports people held at SAPS stations.
Area of operation
North West
Mpumalanga
Limpopo
Free State
Affiliation
The MCSB (SA) is affiliated to the National Muslim Board which oversees the affairs of its regional affiliates. An AGM is
held annually to address issues that are common to all regions.
Jamiatul ‘Ulama SA, Central Islamic Trust (C.1.T.), Lenasia Muslim Association (LMA), Institute for Islamic Services, SANZAF, Islamic Medical Association (IMASA), Rabita Alaalimalislami, Ashraful Aid SA, South African National Halaal Authority (S.A.N.H.A) and Attauhid.