In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful


CAIR ACTION ALERT #474


EACH U.S. MOSQUE URGED TO RAISE $1,000 FOR RAMADAN CAMPAIGN


(WASHINGTON, D.C., 10/26/05) - CAIR is calling on Islamic centers, mosques and Muslim organizations nationwide to do 
their part in supporting its important civil rights and advocacy work by raising at least $1,000 for the "$1 MILLION 
FOR ISLAM IN RAMADAN" annual fundraising drive. (Scholars say CAIR is able to receive Zakat.)

CAIR intends (inshallah) to raise the much needed $1 million during Ramadan, the month of giving, and culminating with 
the national fundraising dinner on December 3rd in Washington, D.C. Funds raised during the campaign will be used to 
protect the civil and religious rights of Muslims, defend against defamatory attacks on Muslims and Islam and promote 
greater understanding of Islam in our society.

HOW YOUR DONATION HELPS CAIR?

* $25 will sponsor a copy the Holy Quran sent free-of-charge to Americans of all faiths interested in learning about 
Islam as part of CAIR's "Explore the Quran" campaign. So far, 24,000 Qurans have been requested, but thousands of these 
requests await sponsors. Sponsor a Quran today. See: www.explorethequran.org

* $100 will support CAIR's Publications Department that prints and distributes thousands of free and low-cost booklets 
to educate American Muslims about their rights and responsibilities and educate fellow Americans about Islam and 
Muslims. CAIR's free publications include the "Know Your Rights Pocket Guide," and the "Muslim Community Safety Kit." 
Other CAIR publications include a congressional guide, an annual civil rights report and a media relations handbook for 
Muslim activists.

* $250 will sponsor the compilation and distribution of CAIR's "American Muslim News Briefs" for a day. CAIR's news 
briefs are a must-read for Muslim activists and for media professionals and other opinion leaders. Preparing each brief 
requires hours of research and ongoing subscription to expensive Internet service providers and media research engines 
such as Nexis and Factiva. CAIR send 5-7 news briefs every week.

* $500 will sponsor the monthly cost of connecting the Muslim community with its political representatives through 
web-based tools such as Capwiz, an expensive by efficient benefit offered free on CAIR's website.

* $600 will sponsor a news conference to announce major American Muslim initiatives at places known to the media, such 
as the National Press Club. CAIR holds several such conferences each year to announce major news, including the release 
of its annual civil rights report.

* $800 will sponsor an intern at CAIR for a month. CAIR has an ongoing program to train Muslim interns from across the 
nation in civil rights, media relations and political activism.

* $1000 will sponsor a one-day workshop to offer similar training for Muslim activists and leaders.

* $2000 will support CAIR's Civil Rights Department in dealing with the more than 1500 civil rights complaints received 
each year. Dealing with each case requires hours of hard work by CAIR's civil rights professionals and lawyers.

IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUESTED:

1. Organize a fundraising effort after Friday prayers at your mosque or center. Set a goal of at least $1,000. Explain 
why community support is so important to CAIR's work.

2. Donate generously to the campaign yourself. Go to: http://www.cair.com/ramadan2005/

3. Ask all your friends, relatives and colleagues to donate and become members of CAIR.

4. SUBSCRIBE to CAIR-NET at: http://cair.biglist.com/cair-net (Urge people on your personal e-mail list to subscribe as 
well.)


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1) ___YES, my Islamic center will raise $__________ for CAIR.

Name of Center:
Contact Person:
Address:
City:
State:
ZIP:
Phone:
E-Mail:

2) ___ I would also like to make a personal donation of:

___ $25 ___ $50 ___ $100 ___ $250 ___$500 ___ $1000

Name:
Address:
City:
State:
ZIP:

Phone:
Fax:
E-Mail:

Payment: ___Check ___VISA ___MasterCard ___Discover ___Money Order
Credit Card Number:
Exp. Date:
Name as on Card:

Signature: ________________________________________________

SEND TO: Membership Dept., CAIR, 453 New Jersey Ave., S.E., Washington, D.C. 20003 

FAX: 202-488-0833 

E-MAIL: membership@cair-net.org