Muslims attend first Islamic services on Maxwell AFB

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  • By Senior Airman Tammie Ramsouer
  • 42nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs

Individuals from Maxwell AFB attended the first Muslim religious service at Chapel 2 on Friday, July 29.


The service was conducted by Air Force Chaplain Tamer Sayedahmed, the first assigned Imam on base. 

 
Air Force Chaplains must meet minimum qualifications, to include education and training, in order to be qualified to become a Chaplain.


“One of the qualifications is to have a Master of Divinity degree or equivalent. I have a Master’s Degree in Islamic Studies and Christian-Muslim Relations from Hartford Seminary,” Sayedahmed said. “This advanced degree increased my knowledge about Islam and the relationship between Christianity and Islam.” 


 Muslim worship service will take place every other Friday, beginning Aug. 5, at 12:30 p.m. The service is open to all military members and the international students studying at Air University.


“It is important to have multiple religious services on Maxwell to meet the diverse spiritual and religious needs of our Airmen,” Sayedahmed said. “Airmen embrace different faiths and beliefs. As a result, providing spiritual support and worship services on base can help the Airmen meet their religious demands and find spiritual peace and tranquility in their lives.”


For more information about religious services on base, please contact the Maxwell Chapel at 334-953-2109.