Seen here – Imam Asim Hafiz meets British and Afghan troops in Shorabak, Helmand
AN influential Imam has met Afghan and British troops to promote understanding during his final visit to personnel deployed in Afghanistan.
Imam Asim Hafiz spent nearly two weeks travelling to British and Afghan bases in Kabul and Helmand Province, where he engaged with troops of different faiths and of all ranks.
The Imam was in Afghanistan to highlight the importance of religious and cultural understanding, in his role as Islamic Religious Advisor to the Chief of the Defence Staff. He led prayers in different location with Afghan soldiers, UK Muslim soldiers and members of the US Marine Corps.