2nd Chance Books

2nd Chance Books World’s Largest Shia Prison Mission
Rehabilitating U.S. inmates with Shia scholarship and resources
💡 4k+ Guided
📚 38k+ Books Sent
⌛️ Est. 2014

We have been serving the inmate community since 2014. Our team of scholars provides personalized guidance, from answering questions to selecting literature. We are launching a new correspondence course called the Spiritual Curriculum Ladder, offering books in 10 academic categories from beginner to advanced.

We had the privilege of spending time with  and  —discussing the responsibility of carrying the message of Ahlul Bayt (a...
04/24/2026

We had the privilege of spending time with and —discussing the responsibility of carrying the message of Ahlul Bayt (as) and the urgency of reaching those who are still searching.

Keep us in your du‘as as we strive to do more, reach more, and serve better.

Book Fair 📚
04/21/2026

Book Fair 📚

04/20/2026
Every week we receive letters asking for books about the Ahlul Bayt (as).Many of these brothers and sisters have no acce...
03/16/2026

Every week we receive letters asking for books about the Ahlul Bayt (as).
Many of these brothers and sisters have no access to Islamic resources, yet they are eager to learn and follow the path of truth.
Through 2nd Chance Books, we are now serving 3,300+ participants — both incarcerated and free brothers and sisters who are new converts or exploring Shi’a Islam.
Our goal is to send one book package each month as part of a structured curriculum to guide them in their journey.
But we can only do this together.
📚 $10 sends one package
📚 Monthly donors help sustain the program
Don’t leave them starving for knowledge of Ahlul Bayt (as).
Become a monthly supporter and help us continue guiding those searching for the truth.
Donate here:
2ndChanceBooks.org/Donation

03/07/2026

The Brothers Iftar message on behalf of 2nd Chance Books

From 2nd Chance Books: We’re sending Shia books to prisoners in need this week! You can help further our mission by chec...
03/04/2026

From 2nd Chance Books: We’re sending Shia books to prisoners in need this week! You can help further our mission by checking out our website.

02/26/2026

Behind prison walls, hearts are opening to the light of the Ahlul Bayt (as). 🤍
Many incarcerated brothers have been deeply moved by the story of Imam Musa al-Kadhim (as) — the Imam who spent years in prison, chained and isolated, yet never separated from Allah. In his patience, they see their own struggle. In his suffering, they find strength. In his imprisonment, they feel understood.
For them, this is not just history.�It’s hope.

They say: “We follow an Imam who knows what it means to be imprisoned.”�And in that connection, they find peace, dignity, and purpose.

Your donation helps place books about the Ahlul Bayt (as) into the hands of prisoners searching for guidance. A single book can transform a cell into a place of reflection… a sentence into a second chance.

Be part of their journey.�Give them knowledge. Give them hope. 🤲

Thanks to for sharing these beautiful images with us.

02/24/2026

Right now, in prison cells across the country, men and women are searching for hope — something to change them, guide them, and remind them they still matter.

For many of them, that hope comes in the form of a book.

Through 2nd Chance Books, we send powerful, faith-centered and educational books to incarcerated individuals who are trying to grow, reflect, and rebuild their lives. These books are not just pages — they are mentors, companions, and lifelines.

We receive letters from prisoners who say:

* “This book saved me.”
* “I finally understand my purpose.”
* “I want to be better.”

But we cannot continue without your support.

Your donation helps us:

* Purchase and ship books directly to inmates
* Respond to heartfelt requests
* Expand access to those who have nothing but time — and a desire to change

For someone behind bars, a book may be the only positive voice they hear all week.

Please help us give them a second chance.

Even a small donation can place hope into someone’s hands.

Be the reason someone finds light in a dark place.

Donate today and help us continue this mission.

For many prisoners, Islam is all they have.These books don’t just fill time — they change lives, guide hearts, and give ...
02/22/2026

For many prisoners, Islam is all they have.
These books don’t just fill time — they change lives, guide hearts, and give hope behind bars.
Your support can place the message of Ahlul Bayt (as) into the hands of someone searching for truth.
Help us send books.
Help us change a life.

01/12/2026
Incarcerated brother wanted to show his gratitude to us for sending books by drawing us some beautiful calligraphy
11/25/2025

Incarcerated brother wanted to show his gratitude to us for sending books by drawing us some beautiful calligraphy

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Alexandria, VA
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