Muslims in all three services
By Gordon Corera
A country house in Hampshire was the rarefied setting for the second conference hosting Muslims serving in Britain's armed forces.
Those who gathered at Amport House - the home to military chaplains from all faiths - came for a mix of practical advice and spiritual support, talking of how the military had done much to accommodate them but arguing that there was more to be done, including in the field of recruitment.
Close to 400 Muslims serve in the military - about 300 in the Army, 50 in the RAF and 40 in the Navy.
The Navy and RAF have a sprinkling of high-ranking officers, including group captains and rear admirals, but the Army appears to have somewhat fewer role models for young Muslims joining up. Read more ...
A country house in Hampshire was the rarefied setting for the second conference hosting Muslims serving in Britain's armed forces.
Those who gathered at Amport House - the home to military chaplains from all faiths - came for a mix of practical advice and spiritual support, talking of how the military had done much to accommodate them but arguing that there was more to be done, including in the field of recruitment.
Close to 400 Muslims serve in the military - about 300 in the Army, 50 in the RAF and 40 in the Navy.
The Navy and RAF have a sprinkling of high-ranking officers, including group captains and rear admirals, but the Army appears to have somewhat fewer role models for young Muslims joining up. Read more ...
Source: BBC
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