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“The parable of those who
spend their possessions for the sake of God is that of a grain out of
which grow seven ears, in every ear a hundred grains: for God grants
manifold increase unto whom He wills; and God is infinite,
all-knowing.” The Holy Quran, 2:261
Dear Friend,
As-salaamu alaykum. (Peace be to you.)
As you contemplate your end-of-year charitable
giving, please consider donating to CAIR to
help us continue our challenging but successful
(alhamdulillah) defense of the civil and religious rights of
American Muslims and the mobilization of American Muslim civic
participation.
https://www.cair.com/donate
On December 11, President Trump signed an executive order
that silences legitimate criticism on college campuses of Israeli
human rights abuses. Within hours, CAIR began mobilizing to
fight back – to defend our academic freedoms, our right to free speech
and all constitutionally-protected liberties. Our attorneys
are assessing a legal challenge to this assault on free speech in the
coming year.
In fact, 2020 will be a critical year for American Muslims. But
what we have accomplished together in 2019 gives us hope.
Look at what your financial support has enabled us to
accomplish this year:
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Score a historic victory – the most significant in
the history of the American Muslim community - against the federal
government after challenging its terror watchlist in the courts.
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Uncover $125 million in dark money funneled by
mainstream philanthropies directly to anti-Muslim hate groups.
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Protect Muslim inmate rights in Alaska after they
were forced to starve during Ramadan.
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Defend Texans’ right to boycott after we sued the
state for its anti-BDS legislation. (We are taking similar
legal actions in other states.)
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Rally more than 500 American Muslim delegates from 25
states to meet with elected officials in Washington, D.C.
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Release a much-needed anti-bullying guide for
Muslim parents and students.
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Report -- along with Jetpac and MPower Change -- on
at least 38 American Muslim electoral victories nationwide in
November’s off-year election.
In 2019, we sent a powerful message. When we come together, we
change the course of history. When the
constitutional rights and freedoms of Muslims are attacked,
CAIR gets results.
Much more work needs to be done.
The year 2020 is shaping up to be a very critical year for
American Muslims, our nation and the world. Our robust
advocacy and mobilization of Muslim voters nationwide in key
battleground states depends on how much support we can receive from
our loyal donors like you.
Despite the unprecedented attacks on our faith, other minorities
and our democracy, we are witnessing a wave of civic and political
engagement. We need to keep the momentum in 2020.
Can we count on your support? Democracy demands it
and our future depends on it.
Consider giving whatever you can. We appreciate any
contribution.
Sincerely,
Nihad Awad
CAIR National Executive Director
* P.S. -- If you would like to deduct your gift
from your 2019 taxes, please be sure to make your gift online at www.cair.com by
Dec. 31, 2019; or if mailing a check, be sure it is postmarked by Dec.
31, 2019.
All donations to CAIR are fully
tax-deductible/zakat-eligible (Tax ID# 77-0646756) and are
eligible for employer matching programs.
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