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 $_______________