Muslim Charities Will Undergo Review Process to Win Back Donors

By Tamara Audi - Wall Street Journal
Thursday, August 14, 2008 - Web Link
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August 14, 2008

Muslim charities in the U.S., hit by a drop in donations since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, are turning to the Better Business Bureau in an effort to give donors the confidence to open their wallets again.

Under an initiative unveiled Wednesday, seven Muslim charities have so far volunteered for a review process designed by the bureau to validate their transparency and financial soundness.

The effort is led by Muslim Advocates, a San Francisco-based advocacy group that plans a nationwide push to encourage more U.S.-based Muslim charities to participate.