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Assalamu'alaykum John,

The day of Arafah is the day on which Allah (swt) tells us He perfected
our religion.

As Muslims in America, the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution
guarantees us freedom of religion.

But what happens when law enforcement treats some people differently
because of their religious beliefs?

What happens when your faith becomes the cause for being detained,
banned from airplanes, denied government benefits, having your bank
accounts closed, or even prosecuted for crimes you did not commit?

Like all religions, Islam is legal in America. But we cannot ignore the
fact that Muslims are treated differently in the American justice
system.

Consider for example the issues Muslims face with regards to:

* Freedom of Religion - Muslim prisoners are denied halal meals and
other religious accommodations. Federal employees who identify as Muslim
are treated with suspicion and often lose their jobs as a result.

* Freedom of Movement - Muslims face unique travel restrictions in the
form of the No-Fly List and "special security screenings" without due
process.

* Freedom of Assembly - Groups are abusing zoning laws to take away
the right to build and expand mosques.

* Freedom of Speech - More than 300 nonprofits lost status since 2011
as Muslims charities receive undue scrutiny. Individuals have been
investigated for their free speech activities.

* Freedom to Give - Banks are closing accounts of Muslims because of
new regulations making it more difficult to provide humanitarian aid
overseas.

* Opportunity - Immigration delays, denials or other harmful actions
on the basis of the applicant being Muslim.

MLFA is holding institutionalized bigotry and xenophobia accountable to
America's promise of freedom, liberty and justice for all, by:

* Defending constitutional civil rights and liberties of Muslims in
America.

* Providing free legal representation to Muslims facing religious
discrimination.

* Restoring justice for innocent Muslims and their families.

* Empowering and protecting American Muslim institutions.

* Supporting the common, central value of Islam and America: Justice.

We ask Allah (swt) to enable Muslims to establish justice to the best of
their abilities, to continue to fight for the weak and the oppressed,
and to strengthen our families and our institutions.

We write to you with a simple ask on this sacred day: to give sadaqah,
fulfill your zakat, or make a donation in the name of justice.

 

Give for Justice Today

 

Here's some inspiration from American Muslim leaders and scholars in
support of MLFA's work:

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There are many ways to earn blessings with Allah (swt). Consider
volunteering or making a donation
to fund the work that makes justice
possible, and with Allah's help, defend the rights of Muslims to
continue to practice the religion Allah perfected for us, freely,
confidently, and securely.

John, can I count on you during this most blessed day of the year
to support justice?

In faith and for justice,

Khalil Meek
Executive Director
Muslim Legal Fund of America

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