For hundreds of years Muslim soldiers, sailors and more recently airmen have valiantly served, fought and died as part of the British Armed Forces. Hundreds of thousands volunteered to fight in both World Wars and today hundreds continue to serve in the British Armed Forces. These brave men and women are ordinary serving personnel and are found on every garrison and in every unit, in the Army, the Navy and Air Force, Regular and Reserve, commissioned officers and across the rank range from private soldier to 2* Rear Admiral.

This site is dedicated to their service and sacrifice in defence of Great Britain and in the service of peace and stability throughout the World as a force for good.

The Armed Forces Muslim Association website provides a single point of contact for serving and retired British Military personnel to learn about and participate in events and activities which maximise the unique contribution of the British Armed Forces Muslim Personnel.

RECENT EVENTS

  • Reception at No.10 with the PM
    The Prime Minister hosted several British Military Service personnel for the second time to celebrate the annual Eid Festival. This group of distinguished guests was led by the Muslim Chaplain to HM Forces Imam Asim Hafiz.
  • Armed Forces Muslim Spiritual Development Course
    Every year the Armed Forces Chaplaincy runs a Spiritual and Moral Development Course for serving personnel. Colleagues from all faiths attended the 2011 course held at Amport House in Wiltshire.
  • General Richards chatting with a rabbi and the Imam at the annual Eid Event
    General Sir David Richards has been Patron of the Armed Forces Muslim Association since its inception and remains a driving force behind the service of minority communities and their unique contribution to Defending the Realm.

News and Interest

  • Defence in 2011 - A gallery of images
    The MOD online news team has once again picked out the images that best represent Defence news coverage over the past year. Images cover events and operations at home in the UK and overseas. Click here for Defence Gallery 2011
  • BBC News report on being Muslim and being in the British Armed Forces
    "My home is the UK. As a Muslim, that's the place I'd happily die for and kill for. That's the same way it's going to remain until my dying day." Click here for the full article
  • US Muslim, US Military and Mighty Proud!
    There are thousands of Muslim service personnel in the US Military. In this article a USMC Col explains why he is proud to be a Muslim and in the US Marine Corps. Click here for the full article
  • "Together we are stronger"
    A US Navy Muslim Chaplain explains why he joined the US Navy after the liberation of Kuwait. Click here to watch the video

Events and Notices

  • Woking Mosque hosts Anglian soldiers
    Royal Anglian soldiers visit Britain's first mosque to learn about Islam. A lecture, a light lunch and tour of this splendid facility made for a great day. Click here to learn more.
    British Museum Hajj Exhibition
    One of the five pillars of Islam central to Muslim belief, Hajj is the pilgrimage to Mecca that every Muslim must make at least once in their lifetime if they are able. This major exhibition charts the history of this deeply personal journey. Click here to learn more.
    AFMA holds first elections
    AFMA has held its first elections. The new Chairman and Committee have started to develop the AFMA Strategy which will be published soon prior to the announcing of forthcoming events. All AFMA members are encouraged to volunteer and to participate. Click here to access the Chairman's page.