Probe of Muslim Charities Hurts Donations

By Madeleine Brand

Published December 19, 2002 at 12:00 AM EST

Many Muslims are shying away from making traditional donations to aid organizations, fearing they will be accused of supporting terrorism. The result: many feel they're failing to fulfill a holy obligation to give to charity. NPR's Madeleine Brand reports.

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