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Assalamu'alaykum John,

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

As we supplicate to our Lord on this day, fast to expiate our sins, and
seek guidance and forgiveness, we acknowledge Islam as our way of life
and strive to live in accordance to its proscriptions and ideals.

Like all religions, Islam is legal in America, but we cannot ignore the
fact that Muslims are treated differently in America based on how we
choose to practice.

Here are a few issues American Muslims face:

* 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 Bank - Banks are closing accounts of Muslims because of
new regulations making it more difficult to provide humanitarian aid
overseas - and sometimes, with no explanation at all.

* 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 Opportunity - Immigration delays, denials, or other
harmful actions deny the opportunities of America simply on the basis of
an individual's color or creed.

As Muslims, we have a duty to uphold justice.

As Americans, we must stand up for the rights our Founding Fathers
fought so hard to establish.

As an organization, MLFA is holding institutionalized bigotry and
xenophobia accountable to America's promise of freedom, liberty and
justice for all.

As a community, we need to come together to protect our rights, our
faith, and our future.

On this most blessed day of the year, we ask you to give sadaqah,

fulfill your zakat, or make a dedicated donation
towards
justice.

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

There are many ways to earn blessings with Allah (swt). On this blessed
day, consider making a generous contribution 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,

Executive Director
Muslim Legal Fund of America

 

Help us defend the religion Allah perfected for us on this day, every
day!  
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