A letter to Mayor Mamdani and Senator-elect El-Sayed
Drawing on stories of Jesus, Moses and the Prophet Muhammad, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed can teach about three candid reminders: guard the public trust, welcome scrutiny and govern for the marginalized.
Dear Mayor Mamdani and Senator-elect El-Sayed,
As an admirer from afar, I hope to offer four hopes for you in your roles as leaders. Firstly, serve as leaders for everyone. As Jesus did, who sat down with those society cast out, strive to treat all people with kindness, regardless of their background. Guard the public trust, like Moses, who cared for the weakest in his community, illustrating the importance of honesty and transparency when handling public funds.
Listen with sincerity, following the example of the Prophet Muhammad, who patiently heard the pleas of an ordinary woman, demonstrating the value of listening to all voices, especially those who are marginalized. Lastly, embody the mercy of the Prophet Muhammad, who showed kindness to all, regardless of their beliefs, proving that Islam can be a blessing to all.
May God grant you wisdom, strength, good health, and a good sense of humor as you navigate your roles.
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