Assalaamu alaikum I pray that everyone is doing well, insha'Allah. I am sending this email on behalf of As-Sabeel Academy, a school that I volunteer for, which has experienced strong growth and development since its founding in 2008. Originally, this private Islamic school opened its doors to only 6 students, but in just a few years its enrollment is now about 45. Among the things that I am most proud of As-Sabeel Academy is currently the only accredited Islamic school in the state We have a qualified group of teachers with strong educational backgrounds Our standardized test scores are consistently above the 80th percentile Our students are establishing important Islamic foundations through our Arabic, Islam, and Quranic curricula Unfortunately, we face a very difficult challenge. Our school is struggling financially. Although the majority of our parents pay the full tuition, we are currently still dependent on donations. Our annual expenses are close to $200,000, and yet our tuition income only covers about half of this sum. For this school year, we still face a budget deficit close to $70,000. Without your support, we cannot fund our school's operations. Please consider this as an invitation to help an important cause. It is impossible to underestimate the reward for supporting the educational and Islamic future of our community. Your donation in the form of Zakat or Sadaqah Jariyah (continuous charity) will not only help us pay for this year's operations, but it will also help ensure the continuation of this important institution for years to come. Donations may be made on our website at www.sabeelacademy.com, or by mailing a check to As-Sabeel Academy, P.O. Box 17094, Greenville, SC 29606. More information, including contact details, are also available online. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and all donations are tax-deductible. Remember, if you submit your donation before the end of the year (10 more days left!), you will receive a receipt qualifying your donation for a deduction on your 2011 income taxes. Please do not turn down this invitation without answering it with something. Your help can come in many forms, including volunteering your time, money, and most importantly, your du'a. You may also consider forwarding this to friends and family who may also be interested in this cause. However you help, may Allah reward you immensely, and raise you to a high level in Paradise. Ameen. Jazakum Allah khair, Your brother in Islam, Mohammad Fatayerji m.fatayerji@gmail.com (864) 283-2166