Sheikh Hamza Yusuf Hanson, a US-born Islamic scholar has been named a member of the United States “Commission on Unalienable Rights” to provide advice on human rights grounded in US founding principles and to review the role of human rights in American foreign policy.
US Secretary of State, Michael Pompeo, formed the commission on Sunday, comprising human rights experts, philosophers and activists, Republicans, Democrats, and Independents of varied background and beliefs.
He was joined on the 10-member panel with fellow jewish scholar, Rabbi Meir Yaakov Soloveichik, a spiritual leader of Shearith Israel, the oldest Jewish congregation in the US.
Below is a thread from Imam Adam Kelwick sharing his views on Sheikh Hamza’s appointment:
…benefit comes from this role for all people across the world and that your taking on of this challenging responsibility will be for you and not against you on the day of calculation. I also pray that you're increased in patience and forbearance, especially towards those who…
— Adam Kelwick (@adamkelwick) July 9, 2019
…attempt to undermine your work, despite your caring for and serving them, along with the rest of humanity.
— Adam Kelwick (@adamkelwick) July 9, 2019
