Mohammed Tayssir Safi is the hired Muslim Chaplain at the University of Michigan who is here to serve all Muslims on campus. A 2002 graduate of Ann Arbor’s Pioneer High School and a Michigan alumnus (he double majored in Political Science and MENAS—Middle Eastern and North African Studies), Chaplain Tayssir has academic experience in Arabic, Islamic Sciences, Linguistics, and much more. He worked as a mosque’s Youth Director in Canton, Michigan, prior to accepting the chaplaincy post. In addition to liaising with the university’s administration and religious leaders in the local community, he holds office hours every week. During office hours and while hanging out at MSA events, he’s available to provide counseling and answer questions about a large assortment of topics, ranging from religious practices to available courses and majors at Michigan. He is currently a Graduate student at the U and was recipient of last year’s "Student of the Year" award. Chaplain Tayssir has been a huge resource and asset to our growing community, and we are grateful for all that he does.

If you would like to contact Chaplain Tayssir, click here.

Be sure to visit his blog at www.umchaplain.com.