Bismillah [hidayahnet] COPIES OF AN HISTORICAL HAND-WRITTEN QUR'AN TO BE GIVEN TO $1,000 DONORS A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM THE CIC PRESIDENT

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Title: COPIES OF AN HISTORICAL HAND-WRITTEN QUR'AN TO BE GIVEN TO $1,000 DONORS A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM THE CIC PRESIDENT

COPIES OF AN HISTORICAL HAND-WRITTEN QUR'AN TO BE GIVEN TO $1,000 DONORS A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM THE CIC PRESIDENT April 13, 2005 ((CIC thanks Ms H. A. of Coquitlam, BC AND Mr. K.Q. & Mrs. H.Q. of Mississauga, Ont for being the first donors from BC and Ontario to receive this valuable gift. Jazakallah.))   Dear CIC members and friends, Asalamalykoom:   This year the Canadian Islamic Congress will mark its seventh full year of operation as Canada's national NGO serving Islam and Muslims.   Alhamdullah we are very proud of our achievements, which would not have been possible without you.   CIC is also proud to be an independent Canadian NGO setting the standard for positive activism in the Canadian Muslim community. During less than a decade, the CIC has become a major voice for Canadian Muslims addressing many religious, national and international issues.   To mark our seventh-year anniversary, the CIC is offering to those who donate $1,000 or more, copies of an historical hand-written Qur'an whose original dates back more than 500 years. This replica Qur'an -- being offered in Canada for the first time -- is unique in that each Juz' (or chapter) is beautifully rendered on a single page in exquisite hand-crafted callligraphy.   At the end of this message, you will find a list of 12 reasons answering, "Why Should I Support CIC?"   You can donate through any of the following easy methods:   1. Mail a cheque to CIC, 675 Queen Street, Suite 208, Kitchener, Ontario     N2M 1A1   2. Fill out an online monthly pre-authorized deduction form at     http://www.canadianislamiccongress.com/CIC-monthly-donations.pdf     along with a cheque marked "void" and mail them to CIC.   3. Fill out the online credit card form at     http://www.canadianislamiccongress.com/support.php   PLEASE ACT TODAY -- OUR SINCERE THANKS AND JAZAKALAH.   Serving you,   Prof. Mohamed Elmasry, Ph.D., P.Eng., FRSC, FCAE, FIEEE National president, Canadian Islamic Congress     =========================================================================== 12 FACTS -- WHY SHOULD I SUPPORT CIC? ===========================================================================   FACT 1: ------- CIC recently pioneered an unprecedented scholarship program for Canadian Muslim university students studying journalism, law, social sciences or political sciences -- all professional areas where more representation is most needed by our community.   In 2004 CIC awarded $30,000 covering 10 scholarships of $3,000 each; and in 2005, Inshallah, we will award $60,000 to provide 20 scholarships of $3,000 each. See http://www.canadianislamiccongress.com/scholarships.php   FACT 2: ------- CIC is the only national Canadian Islamic organization which recognizes Canadians for their work on behalf of noble causes. We present annual awards for peace, journalism excellence, community service, etc. See http://www.canadianislamiccongress.com/mc/media_communique.php?mcdate= 2005-03-10   FACT 3: ------- CIC is Canada's largest national non-profit independent Islamic organization. We are an exclusively Canadian non-governmental organization (NGO) with no affiliation to any foreign organization, ideology, or government -- absolutely none.   FACT 4: ------- CIC has been conducting an ongoing research project for the past seven years called "Anti-Islam in the Media." In 2003 it won an Honour Award from the Canadian Race Relations Foundation for this vital media advocacy work. CIC's media research has been highly praised by professors of media and journalism at Canada's top universities. See: http://www.canadianislamiccongress.com/rr/rr_2003.php   FACT 5: ------- CIC is the only national Islamic organization that publicly honours Canadian Muslims' contributions to this country. To date we have showcased the contributions of Canadian Muslims in the professional fields of academia, medicine, engineering and law.   FACT 6: ------- To date, CIC has published more than 100's op-ed pieces, with most reaching a print media and online readership of more than one million. The majority of these were published by international web pages and leading newspapers in Canada and abroad, including the Globe and Mail, the Toronto Star, the Ottawa Citizen, the Montreal Gazette, the National Post, the Kitchener- Waterloo Record, the Winnipeg Free press, the London Free Press, the Windsor Star, the Independent, Al-Ahram, Arab News, and many community newspapers in Canada.   FACT 7: ------- For the past eight years (even before CIC's formal incorporation) we have been publishing a free weekly electronic magazine, The Friday Bulletin, which reaches more than 300,000 online subscribers worldwide. We also publish position research papers on major current issues, including: Canada and the Muslim world; Canada, Islam and Social Justice, Canada's Foreign Policy, Bill C-2, etc. See: http://www.canadianislamiccongress.com/   FACT 8: ------- CIC conducted and published a first of its kind research report, Election 2004, which has been praised by experts in the field. See: http://www.canadianislamiccongress.com/election2004/Election2004.pdf   And now CIC also offers a new web page feature, updated daily, called "Democracy Report." See: http://www.canadianislamiccongress.com/democracy/index.php   FACT 9: ------- CIC pioneered the innovative Muslim Books for Canadian Libraries program, 2000 - 2004.   FACT 10: -------- CIC is the only national Canadian Islamic organization working with other faith groups on Canadian social justice issues, such as child poverty and homelessness. This attests to our mandate to network with the community at large and to build bridges of understanding with other communities.   FACT 11: -------- CIC offers a truly independent voice for Canadian Muslims at: http://www.canadianislamiccongress.com/mc/mc_listing.php?mcyear=9999&numr=5 And the federal government has often consulted with CIC experts on matters affecting Canadian Muslims, such as Islam and Muslims in Canada, Bill C-36 and Bill C-6, as well as inviting CIC to testify at committees for both the House and the Senate.   FACT 12: -------- CIC offers an excellent investment in the future of Islam and Muslims in Canada.     _______________________________________________________________________   The Canadian Islamic Congress is a national Canadian organization committed to serve Muslim Canadians. Be a member ($100/year, $50/year for youth [Ages: 13-23] ) or a life member ($1000) and/or donate. 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