Dear Brother/Sister,

Assalamu Alaikum and Ramadan Mubarak.

Mercy-USA for Aid and Development (M-USA) continues to be your direct, personal link to assisting the needy in America 
and countries like Indonesia, Somalia, Kenya, Bosnia, Albania, Bangladesh and India, as well as Chechen refugees in 
Turkey.

M-USA is dedicated to alleviating human suffering, helping disaster-affected communities rebuild, and supporting 
individuals and communities in their own efforts to become more self-sufficient through economic development, 
agriculture, education and health services.  I encourage you to visit our website www.mercyusa.org for more detailed 
information about our current programs and projects.

During the blessed month of Ramadan, Allah (SWT) provides the believers with even greater opportunities to gain rewards 
and come closer to Him.  Answering the call of someone who is suffering and in need is one of the most beloved of these 
opportunities.  M-USA will ensure that your Zakat or other donation is used to relieve suffering, restore dignity and 
support the needy in their efforts to become more self-sufficient.

To give hope and opportunity is so simple.  Below this letter is an easy to use Zakat calculation table.  This 
convenient form will help you to determine how much Zakat ul-Mal you owe to those in need.  You can also determine the 
amount of your Zakat ul-Fitr, Ramadan Iftar and other assistance to the needy.

Once you have calculated your total contribution, you may donate immediately through our convenient and secure online 
donation form located on our website www.mercyusa.org.

You may also mail a check made out to .Mercy-USA for Aid and Development. to our address below:

Mercy-USA for Aid and Development
44450 Pinetree Drive, Suite 201
Plymouth, Michigan 48170-3869

If you have any questions or wish to donate over the telephone, you may call us at 1-800-55-MERCY (1-800-556-3729) or 
(734) 454-0011.  Donations are tax deductible (Federal Tax ID No. 38-2846307).

Thank you for your kindness and for helping others help themselves.  May Allah (SWT) bless and reward you and your 
family during this Ramadan and throughout the years.

Sincerely,
Umar al-Qadi
President and CEO

 

PS Many companies will match the donations of their employees.  Please ask your company if it has such a matching gift 
program.

 

Zakat ul-Mal Calculation Form

(For lines 1 to 8 below, enter 0 if you possessed the item for less than one complete lunar year.)

1) Cash on hand and in bank                                         $_______________

2) Gold and Silver (Coins, Bars, Jewelry1, etc.)              $_______________

3) Non-delinquent loans

(Money you loaned to others and expect to be repaid)      $_______________

4) Shares of Stock                                                        $_______________

5) Loans (Money you borrowed for business purposes)   $_______________

6) Business Inventory

(Market value of inventory items at the Zakat due date)   $_______________

7) Real Estate (Designated for sale)                               $_______________

8) Net profits from business                                          $_______________

9) Total amount (Add lines 1 through 8)

(Enter 0 if amount is less than Nisab2)                $_______________

10) Zakat due = (Total amount on line 9) X (0.025)      $_______________

1Jewelry is not subject to Zakat unless its amount is excessive or is for business purposes.

2 Nisab is 3 oz. of pure gold valued at approximately $1,420 as of September 29, 2005.

 
Zakat ul-Fitr Calculation
Number of family members . . . . .X $8 =                      $_______________

 
Ramadan Iftar Program
Yes, I would like to sponsor Iftar for one or more individuals. Enclosed is my gift of (please circle):

$60 (one person for 1/2 month)

$120 (one person for one month)

$240 (two persons for one month)

$360 (three persons for one month)

Other $_____________________

 
Total Donation Form
1. Zakat ul-Mal                                                            $_______________

2. Zakat ul-Fitr                                                 $_______________

3. Ramadan Iftar                                                           $_______________

4. General Sadaqa / other donations                              $_______________

5. Grand Total                                                              $_______________