Rafiq A. Tschannen is a Swiss national. He converted to Islam and joined the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community at the age of 16 after reading the German translation of the Holy Qur'an. He worked in 15 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Caribbean, first as Finance Director in the private industry and later as Chief Executive Officer of NGOs and International Governmental Organizations. He is now devoting his time to The Muslim Times as Editor for Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Palestine and Switzerland and as Associate Chief Editor.
· FEATURES Profile · Petropolis Fleeing violent persecution in Pakistan, Ahmadi Muslims have scattered across the globe—including to Brazil. In Petrópolis, a city historically associated with exiles, one missionary imam […]
Organized by FAMBRAS, the World Muslim Communities Council and the International Halal Academy, the event aims to deepen understanding of Islamic values. By From the Newsroom21/09/2026Updated:21/09/20262 Mins Read ©Dario Oliveira/NurPhoto/AFP […]
FEATUREDOpinion Mohammad Alamullah Date: September 21, 2026 If Muslims want the world to understand Islam accurately, they cannot depend entirely on others to tell their story. They must learn to tell it themselves so with knowledge, wisdom, and integrity MANY Muslims believe mainstream media has played a real part in […]
by Daily Sabah with AA ISTANBUL Sep 21, 2026 – Muslims pray at the Grand Mosque, Mecca, Saudi Arabia, May 28, 2026. (Shutetrstock Photo) After nearly a week on the […]
An Ahmadi man and his son were injured after unknown assailants opened fire on them as they were on their way home. The incident occurred in Sargodha. The two were targeted just weeks after an Ahmadi man was killed in Mandi Bahauddin. Following that incident hate speech, inciting violence against […]
News|Islamophobia By Al Jazeera Staff, AFP and Reuters Published On 20 Sep 2026 Italy will ban burqas and niqabs in schools, as well as limit the number of foreign students in classes, said far-right Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, with immigration expected to be a central issue in next year’s general […]
by Deutsche Presse-Agentur – dpa PARIS Sep 14, 2026 – Edited By Nurbanu Tanrıkulu Kızıl Tourists and holidaymakers in swimming costumes cooling off on the sand at the beach in […]
by Daily Sabah ISTANBULSep 18, 2026 – Muslims attend evening prayers during the holy month of Ramadan at the Turkish Ulu Mosque, Utrecth, Feb. 18, 2026. (AFP File Photo) Aleading […]
Al Hakam Weekly20th September 2026Save Hook Lane, Puttenham, Guildford, 20 September 2026: Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih V, may Allah be his Helper, blessed the Majlis Ansarullah UK Ijtema […]
Al Hakam Weekly19th September 2026Save Puttenham, Guildford, 19 September 2026: Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih V, may Allah be his Helper, arrived at 15:32 GMT, conveying salaam to everyone. […]
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Islamic History By Mohammad Mamun / October 5, 2024 The history of Islam is believed by most historians to have originated with Muhammad’s mission in Mecca and Medina at the […]
September 19, 2026 TEHRAN – Situated in the historic landscape of Kalat in northeastern Iran, the Gonbad Kabud Mosque stands as a remarkable record of nine centuries of architectural change, […]
02 December, 2024 QAs-salamu `alaykum. I’d like to know the fatwa concerning the interpretation of dreams. I also heard that post-dawn dreams are meaningless and are mainly due to satanic […]
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His Highness Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and descendant of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), passed away peacefully in […]
Prince Rahim Aga Khan V met Shahzada Husain Burhanuddin in Mumbai on Monday, bringing together representatives of the Nizari Ismaili and Dawoodi Bohra traditions. A Dawoodi Bohra spokesperson said the […]
ByErlinda Sukmasari onApril 21, 2019 Mahershala Ali has faced a challenging life journey. Living as a Black man in America is far from easy, given the persistent racism there. He […]
By Carolyn Gusoff Updated on: August 17, 2026 / 8:06 PM EDT / CBS New York Elected officials and Islamic leaders on Long Island gathered Monday to condemn an act of hate that took place over the weekend. A banner in front of the construction site for the Islamic Center of Mastic-Shirley, located […]
19 August 2026 Reports of anti-Muslim hate and prejudice in London in the first half of the year have surpassed the total annual count for 2023, according to an organisation […]