UK launches Armed Forces (memsahib) Muslim Association
The new Chief of the Armed forces, General Sir David Richards, who launched a new support network for Muslims in the armed forces said it “reflects the growing numbers, importance and relevance of their service and superb contribution they are making to the armed forces in the UK.”
The Armed Forces Muslim Association (Afma), which was launched at RAF Northolt in North West London on October 9, will allow people to meet up with others of the same faith and also aims to “forge closer relationships with Islamic communities across the UK.”
General Sir David Richards, who is the Patron of the Afma, said that he was “delighted” and “honoured” to be its first Patron and that the body will make a “huge value in raising awareness and mutual understanding” in the armed forces. He added that the Afma would help to recruit from the Muslim community.
The General said Muslim soldiers, sailors and airmen were “serving the United Kingdom with such distinction today and I have no doubt, in the future.”
via The Muslim News – Sir David launches Armed Forces Muslim Association.
