UAE Inmates’ Jail Terms Reduced for Memorizing Quran
The pioneering scheme, launched by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai in 2002, has significantly helped correct the behavior of so many prisoners, and enlighten them about the merciful teachings of the Quran, according to KTimes.
Ibrahim Mohamed Bu Melha, advisor to the Ruler of Dubai for Cultural and Humanitarian Affairs and Head of DIHQA Organizing Committee, said the program offered inmates a precious opportunity to start anew, be good citizens, behave well, and make good use of their time during their jail terms, and thereafter.
Official records show that over 2,950 inmates have been thoroughly pardoned or have had their imprisonment commuted thanks to the program launched in 2002, he said.
"Apart from the full pardon and release decrees, up to 981 decisions have been issued to reduce the jail terms for six months, along with 1,006 for commuting the same for one year, 626 for five years, 208 for 10 years, and 51 for 20 years."
Bu Melha had, meanwhile, ordered cash prizes and certificates of appreciation for all inmates.
“What adds more inspiration to the concluding ceremony was the conversion of a female inmate who memorized the Quran in full, and is scheduled to fly out of the country within few days,” he said.
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