With the Name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful

Washington, DC - December 4, 1998 -- The American Muslim Council (AMC)
congratulates the United States Postal Service (USPS) for rendering due
recognition to the late African American Muslim leader Al-Hajj Malek Al
Shabaz (Malcom X) with a postal stamp in its Black Heritage Series.

AMC ( http://www.amermuslim.org ) is proud to have worked with the USPS
in arriving at this momentous  decision to honor a man who not only transferred himself but
whose examples continue to inspire and enlighten not only Americans but people
worldwide.

AMC Director, Aly Ramadan Abuzakuk said that Malcolm X is a good
beginning. He assured that his organization will continue to work and
cooperate with the USPS to fulfill the aspirations of over 6 million
Muslim Americans who are playing an active role as citizens of this
nation. He said that the American Muslims look forward to stamps
commemorating Muslim holidays like Eid a Fitr.

The Director said that Muslims have a tradition of rendering thanks when
due and the American Muslim community will certainly render its due to
conveying its appreciation to the USPS authorities

You may contact The United States Postal Service at http://www.usps.gov
and congratulate them on this effort.