PICTURE of the Day: Visit of the Muslim Chaplain to the British military

Imam Asim Hafiz, the civilian Muslim Chaplain to the British Military, who is responsible for the well-being of all MOD employed Muslims, visits Afghanistan. Asim also offers support to religious engagement in Afghanistan by underlining that Islam is part of British culture and to show that he caters for the spiritual needs of British soldiers.


Imam Asim meets with local Hajj members during a shura held at Bolan T








During the visit the Imam Asim (right) went to the Main Mosque in Lashkar Gah and meets with Haji Mokhtar Ahmad, Director Hajj and Religous Affairs in Helmand.(left) The Haji had previously made an exchange visit to the UK and commented on how much he loved the UK.


The Imam meets a Hajj member


Imam Asim (right) meets with local ANP members during a shura held at PB Bolan T


Asim with PB Dolan T's comander, Major Walker QRL


Pictures: Corporal Gary Kendall RLC