In a recent report, ex-prisoners reveal the struggles Muslims face in Russian jails, where dietary restrictions often clash with traditional Islamic practices. Nariman Dzhelyal, a Crimean Tatar leader sentenced to 17 years, highlights his experience of being served primarily pork-based meals, which is forbidden in Islam. The struggle for appropriate meals is compounded by the harsh conditions of the penitentiary system, characterized by severe violence and a powerful criminal hierarchy. This adds to the challenges faced by the increasing number of Muslims incarcerated under terrorism-related charges in Russia.
Most meals served in Russian jails often include pork, violating Islamic dietary laws, leaving many Muslim inmates like Nariman Dzhelyal to struggle for valid food options.
In Russian prisons, a harsh hierarchy exists where hardened criminals wield power, leaving Muslim inmates vulnerable to dietary restrictions and severe mistreatment.
Nariman Dzhelyal, a Crimean Tatar leader, faced malnutrition and inhumane conditions while serving a 17-year sentence, with his meals often unfit for a devout Muslim.
The dark underbelly of Russian prisons, governed by unwritten laws and extreme violence, poses a significant challenge for Muslims seeking to maintain their religious practices.
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