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The first Muslim chaplain to the UK armed forces has been presented with an OBE for his services to defence.

Imam Asim Hafiz, Islamic religious advisor to the Chief of the Defence Staff and service chiefs, has been made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire () for his services to defence and support of operations in Afghanistan.) for his services to defence and support of operations in Afghanistan.

The honour is in recognition of Mr Hafiz’s work in providing spiritual and pastoral support to Muslims serving in the UK armed forces. It’s a very timely recognition, as it comes during Islam Awareness Week, which is dedicated to raising awareness of Britain’s second largest faith group.

With this year’s Islam Awareness Week theme based around helping others, Mr Hafiz’s reflects his commitment to Muslims serving in the UK armed forces as well as to improving religious and cultural understanding between international forces and the Afghan people. reflects his commitment to Muslims serving in the UK armed forces as well as to improving religious and cultural understanding between international forces and the Afghan people.

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