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Solid results in a volatile market. Rigorous screens. An experienced portfolio manager. A disciplined approach. No financial stocks. The Amana Funds favor companies with low price-to-earnings multiples, strong balance sheets and proven businesses. They follow a value-oriented approach consistent with Islamic principles. Generally, these principles require that investors avoid interest and investments in businesses such as liquor, pornography, gambling, and banks. The Funds avoid bonds and other fixed-income securities while seeking protection against inflation by making long-term equity investments. To learn more about how the Amana Funds make it possible, visit www.amanafunds.com/nofinancials Overall Morningstar Ratings™ Amana Income Fund among 1183 Large Value Funds Amana Income Fund seeks current income by investing primarily in dividend-paying stocks. The Fund seeks capital preservation as a secondary objective. Established: 1986 Amana Growth Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in companies expected to grow earnings and stock prices faster than the economy. Established: 1994 Amana Growth Fund among 1488 Large Growth Funds Amana Mutual Funds Trust 888/73-AMANA www.amanafunds.com Performance data quoted herein represents past performance which cannot guarantee future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data quoted. Share price, principal value and returns will vary and you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares. Performance current to the most recent month-end can be obtained by visiting www.amanafunds.com or by calling toll-free 888/73-AMANA. The Amana Funds limit the securities they purchase to those consistent with Islamic principles which limits opportunties and may increase risk. Please request a prospectus which contains information about the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the Amana Funds which you should read and consider carefully. The Amana Funds are distributed by Saturna Brokerage Services, member FINRA/SIPC and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Saturna Capital Corporation, investment adviser to the Amana Funds. Morningstar for 6/30/2008. For each fund with at least a three-year history, Morningstar calculates a Morningstar Rating™ based on a Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a fund’s monthly performance (including the effects of sales charges, loads, and redemption fees), placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The top 10% in each category receive 5 stars, the next 22.5% 4 stars, the next 35% 3 stars, the next 22.5% 2 stars and the bottom 10% receive 1 star. The Overall Morningstar Rating™ for a fund is derived from a weighted average of performance figures associated with its 3-, 5- and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. Amana Growth was rated against 1488, 1215 and 589 Large Growth funds over the last 3, 5 and 10 year periods. With respect to these Large Growth funds, Amana Growth received Morningstar Ratings™ of 5 stars for the 3-year, 5-year and 10-year periods. Amana Income was rated against 1183, 928 and 427 Large Value funds over the last 3, 5 and 10 year periods. With respect to these Large Value funds, Amana Income received Morningstar Ratings™ of 5 stars for the 3-year, 5-year and 10-year periods. http://www.amanafunds.com/nofinancials http://www.amanafunds.com http://www.amanafunds.com

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