Syed Hassan, more affectionately known as Habib Hassan, has been a pillar of strength and unity in building religious harmony in Singapore and throughout Southeast Asia. He has condemned acts of terrorism and has been the force behind bringing Islam together with other religions in Singapore. In 2024, Imam Syed Hassan was conferred the second highest national award in Singapore, the Distinguished Service Order (DSO) for his outstanding contributions to strengthen interfaith harmony and social cohesion in Singapore.