Yusef Islam Becomes First Muslim Chaplain to be Honored by Associated Chaplains in California State Service

February 28, 2003

Source: Muslim Journal

On February 28, 2003 the Muslim Journal reported that the Associated Chaplains in California Sate Service, a professional consortium representing California State Chaplains of all faiths, honored retired Chaplain Yusef Islam with a Distinguished Service Award. He is the first Muslim Chaplain to receive this award."