[1] When Khan was at the University of London’s School of Oriental and African Studies, he stayed at Netherhall House,[2] an Opus Dei student hall of residence.
Although he was born a Muslim whilst at Netherhall House he became interested in Catholicism and especially the work of 20th century theologian Hans Urs von Balthasar[3] and of John Henry Newman.
Khan is a merchant banker by training and started his career at the London firm of J. Henry Schroder Wagg & Co. Ltd.
[16] Khan served two terms as the chairman of the prominent British charity Leonard Cheshire Disability (LCD) [17]— the largest organization of its kind in the world, with a presence in over 50 countries.
[20] In September 2015 Pope Francis elevated Khan to a Knight of the Order of St Gregory the Great for his contribution to the Church and community.