Indian-origin lawyer Rashad Hussain, a hafiz of the holy Quran, will be America's new special envoy to the Organisation of Islamic Countries. The post vital to President Barack Obama's bid to repair the US' strained relations with the Islamic world. Obama said, Hussain was nominated to the key post as he had played an important role in developing partnerships with the Muslim world. Hussain is entrusted with deepening and expanding the partnerships with Muslims across the world. Hussain, whose parents are naturalised citizens from India and live in Plano, Texas, is presently the Deputy Associate Counsel to the President. Hussain's work at the US administration focuses on national security, new media, science and technology issues.