By News Center
(NEWS CENTRAL) Imam Mohammad Yasir Khan was appointed by Anthony Rendon, speaker of the California State Assembly, on December 7 as the meeting chaplain for the 2021-22 session, in accordance to a information launch.
“Imam Yasir Khan represents California’s growing diversity in all the best ways,” Rendon mentioned in an announcement.
“I’ve seen the growth of the Islamic community in my own district and have become close to both religious and civic leaders. Like them, Khan shows a strong desire to contribute to the spiritual and civic vitality of California. He has already done so in many ways.”Khan has served as a chaplain at his native county jails, sheriff’s places of work and hospitals for the previous six years. He can be the founder and president of the non-profit group Al-Misbaah.
Al-Misbaah works in collaboration with the Sacramento Food Bank to present meals distributions throughout Sacramento. The group additionally helps present low revenue households with automobiles that enables them to turn out to be cellular.
“God allowed me to be here and I am humbled and grateful to have been chosen for this role,” Khan advised NCS. “I hope this is a step for other imams and other Islamic leaders in the country to take on positions so we are able to connect with our local communities on the county, city, state and federal level.”
The important function of a State Assembly chaplain is to say a prayer at the starting of every session, however Khan hopes to use this chance to carry the neighborhood nearer collectively.
“One of the objectives of my life is to develop an understanding that members of the American Muslim community are Americans, we are contributors to society, we care about hunger, we care about poverty,” Khan mentioned.
“I sincerely want to do whatever I can do to show our fellow Americans that we want to celebrate diversity and make this world a better place for everybody. We’re not an exclusive group of people living in America, we are active contributors to society and we care about our communities.”
