Türkiye’s demographic destiny: Crossing an existential threshold
by Bünyamin Esen May 04, 2026 – 1:58 pm GMT+3 Mostly elderly citizens spending leisure time in a park, Istanbul, Türkiye, April 23, 2026. (Getty Images Photo) Türkiye is entering […]
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Rafiq A. Tschannen
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.
Christianity in the Ottoman Empire
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Under the Ottoman Empire‘s millet system, Christians and Jews were considered dhimmi (meaning “protected”) under Ottoman law in exchange for loyalty to the state and payment of the jizya tax.[1][2] Orthodox Christians were the […]
Turkophobia of Europe
by Hilal Kaplan May 04, 2026 – DAILY SABAH European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen leaves after giving a speech at the European Parliament, Strasbourg, France, April 29, 2026. […]
Reviving Hejaz Railway: Türkiye wires connectivity of Middle East
by Burak Elmalı May 05, 2026 – DAILY SABAH “Originally commissioned by Abdulhamid II, the Hejaz Railway stood as one of the Ottoman Empire’s flagship infrastructure projects of the early […]
World Heritage Wonder: Iran’s Waterworks
Musa Sattar – UKScience, Medicine and Technology 2nd May 2026 reviewofreligions.org Iran’s qanat iewsystem reveals a history that unsettles the West’s favourite narrative. Long before Europe learned to shape its […]
For Christians in Israel and Jerusalem, intolerance is becoming normal
Despite official framing, for Christians there is little new in last week’s assault on a French nun in East Jerusalem.Listen (7 mins) By Simon Speakman Cordall Published On 4 May 20264 […]
Headscarf with a beret: Muslim designers showcase floral dresses and boxy streetwear in Paris
24 April 2026 Yasmin Khatun Dewan Paris Paris has held its first ever Modest Fashion Week – hosting nearly 30 designers whose collections include loose, long-cut garments and headscarves. It’s […]
Nothing prepared me for losing my mother. But in Islam, to mourn someone means keeping them alive in our actions
Shadi Khan Saif Mum taught us to stay kind and honest, even when things were hard. Now I feel her presence in choices that don’t feel easy but feel right Sun 3 May 2026 Mum was kind and gentle in a way that felt so natural. She raised all five […]
Countries Where Polygamy Is Legal 2026
Video Paused Contents Law > Countries Where Polygamy Is Legal 2026 Laws by CountryHuman Rights Polygamy Legal Status Illegal Illegal but socially accepted Legal Legal (with restrictions) Legal for Muslims only Legal […]
Are we close to World War Three?
Defence experts believe the world may be ‘edging towards a form of conflict that is already under way, even if not yet fully recognised’ By The Week UK last updated 4 days […]
Indonesia: Under Munafri’s leadership, Makassar ranks among the top 10 most tolerant cities nationwide.
Saturday, May 2, 2026 Ilham Wasi –Makassar In addition, budget support is also provided through a grant scheme to religious organizations to support social activities and community development. Not only that, […]
Islam’s reformists: Jamal al-Din al-Afghani and Pan-Islamism
by Mehmet Hasan Bulut ISTANBUL Dec 19, 2021 – DAILY SABAH Jamal al-Din al-Afghani, circa 1883. (WikiMedia Commons Photo) From Egypt to the Ottoman Empire to Europe, from assassinations to revolutions, […]
Journey of mathematical language’s relationship with truth in Islamic civilization
by Mahmut Özer May 02, 2026 – DAILY SABAH “From a hierarchy of sciences and debates on knowledge, mathematics rises from abstract uncertainty to a trusted guide to reality.” (Getty […]
From years of waiting to seamless arrival: Indonesian pilgrim’s Hajj journey reflects Saudi push for smoother rites
Previous 1 / 3 At Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport in Makassar, Indonesian pilgrims complete entry procedures before boarding, enabling them to move directly to their accommodations in Makkah and Madinah upon arrival. […]
Gov Adeleke, Sultan To Inaugurate Minaret Varsity In Osun
by Aza Abba in News Governor Ademola Adeleke Another chapter in Nigerian higher education will be opened on 5th February, as Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji […]
Faith, family and the future of civilisation
Faith, family and the future of civilisation: Norway khuddam blessed with mulaqat Al Hakam Weekly1st May 2026Save Islamabad, Tilford, UK, 19 April 2026: Khuddam from Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya Norway were blessed with a mulaqat with […]
Friday Sermon Summary 1st May 2026: ‘The Promised Messiah’s (as) Example of Truthfulness in All Circumstances’
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad – Khalifatul Masih V(aba)The Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) 1st May 2026 Summary prepared by The Review of Religions After reciting Tashahhud, Ta‘awwuz and Surah al-Fatihah, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor […]
Why do people choose to embrace Islam and what changes in their lives after they do?
Islam Channel3d • Why do people choose to embrace Islam and what changes in their lives after they do? A new initiative by the Ayaan Institute aims to answer these […]