Archbishop 'withdraws' award given to Muslim cleric who praised bin Laden

Author: Henry OduahPublished on: September 17, 2026Country: United Kingdom

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Archbishop 'withdraws' award given to Muslim cleric who praised bin Laden

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, withdrew an interfaith award given on September 11 to Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi after backlash. Ashrafi, chairman of the Pakistan Ulema Council, had previously referred to bin Laden as the 'highest title for a Muslim warrior'. The award was initially given for his support of religious minorities in Pakistan, but previous comments led to the reconsideration of the honor.

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