In 2010, Sabir graduated from Coventry University with a degree in Human Resource Management and in 2013, he was awarded an MA in Community Cohesion Management. He contributes to a number of organisations through his trusteeship; he is currently Chair of City of Sanctuary UK and a Visiting Practice Fellow of the Centre for Trust Peace and Social Relations at Coventry University. Until recently he served as a Council Member of Coventry Cathedral, advising the Bishop of Coventry on interfaith and refugee issues.