30 inmates find purpose through Quran memorisation programme in Machang
MACHANG: Thirty inmates at Machang Rehabilitation Centre are taking part in a structured tahfiz programme, with two having completed memorising all 30 juzuk of the Quran and another two expected to do so by year-end.
Machang Rehabilitation Centre is offering a unique Quran memorisation programme to its 30 inmates. This structured tahfiz programme, inaugurated in 2023, is the first of its kind within a prison facility in the country. The initiative, a collaboration between the Kelantan Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council and the centre, is formally registered and enjoys strong support from the Kelantan Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council.
Two inmates have already completed the task of memorising all 30 juzuk of the Quran, with another two expected to finish the same by the end of the year. While similar initiatives exist in other prisons, the Machang programme stands out for its comprehensive approach and successful implementation.
This programme is part of broader efforts to provide inmates with a meaningful rehabilitation process. By merging correctional programmes with religious education, the goal is to transform incarceration into an opportunity for personal growth and development. The Machang Rehabilitation Centre, operated by the Prisons Department in Kelantan, is dedicated to inmate rehabilitation, skills training, and employment.
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