French shrug off Muslim upset at abaya ban in schools
By Hugh Schofield, Khadidiatou Cissé & Kaine Pieri BBC News in Paris and London Why should a teenage girl not be able to express her religious beliefs and at the […]
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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.
Morocco Earthquake: International Condolences Pour In as Death Toll Rises
A powerful 7 magnitude earthquake struck several cities across Morocco late on Friday, leaving widespread destruction and a growing death toll of 632. Death tolls mounts to 632 Rabat – […]
‘Fragile state’: Fears for Marrakesh’s ancient structures after earthquake
Images of toppled structures and debris emerge after the deadly earthquake tore through the UNESCO World Heritage site. Video Duration 02 minutes 28 seconds02:28 Published On 9 Sep 2023 Marrakesh, Morocco’s […]
Friday Sermon Summary 8th September 2023: ‘Impressions of Jalsa Salana Germany 2023’
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad – Khalifatul Masih V(aba)JALSA SALANA/ANNUAL CONVENTIONS 8th September 2023 After reciting Tashahhud, Ta‘awwuz and Surah al-Fatihah, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba) said that by the grace of Allah […]
Friday Sermon – Islam Ahmadiyyat: Faith-inspiring stories (11 August 2023)
8th September 2023 After reciting the tashahud, ta‘awuz and Surah al-Fatihah, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa stated: The blessings of Allah the Almighty that are showered upon the Community of the True Servant of the […]
Police demolish arches of Ahmadiyya worship place in Lahore
Around 15-20 policemen entered the place of worship, says community spokesperson Our CorrespondentSeptember 08, 2023 Ahmadi place of worship in Wazirabad desecrated by police. PHOTO: EXPRESS LAHORE: Police demolished the […]
Vaughan Ahmadiyya Muslim community addresses Quran burnings in Sweden, Denmark
News conference held at Baitul Islam Mosque in Maple to combat what Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at described as increase in Islamophobia worldwide By Brian Capitao Vaughan Citizen Friday, September 8, 2023 National vice-president […]
Indonesia aiming to be world’s Islamic economy center: VP
15 hours ago Vice President Ma’ruf Amin at the 2023 World Islamic Entrepreneur Summit in Padang, West Sumatra, on Friday (September 8, 2023). (ANTARA/Muhammad Zulfikar.) Padang, W Sumatra (ANTARA) – […]
Chitral incursion
Chitral incursion Editorial Published September 8, 2023 TWO cross-border infiltration attempts by militants, as well as tensions at the Torkham frontier, point to the disturbing reality that both on the security front and where […]
Arba’een: A journey of love
By Mehran Shamsuddin September 8, 2023 – TEHRAN TIMES TEHRAN – Millions of people from around the world just wrapped up their spiritual journey to the holy city of […]
Sweden arrests 15 people trying to prevent Quran desecration
BY ANADOLU AGENCY ANKARA SEP 03, 2023 – DAILY SABAH Protestor Salwan Momika is escorted by police to a location in Stockholm, Sweden, July 20, 2023. (Reuters Photo) At least 15 […]
With G20 at a crossroads, a new vision can reshape the world order
TALMIZ AHMAD September 08, 2023 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s hosting of the G20 summit at the newly constructed Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Sept. 9-10 will mark the […]
Why Ukraine’s new defense minister will never give up on Crimea
LUKE COFFEY September 08, 2023 Ukraine’s parliament last week confirmed the appointment of Rustem Umerov as Minister of Defense. He replaces Oleksii Reznikov, who had been in office since November […]
At least 296 dead, 153 injured in Morocco quake — state TV, quoting ministry
UPDATE 1 / 2 People gather on a street in Casablanca early Saturday following a powerful earthquake in Morocco. (REUTERS) UPDATE 2 / 2 People take shelter and check for news on […]
Of course Ahmadi Muslims perform Hajj
Raziullah Noman- CanadaFACTS FROM FICTION Where do Ahmadis Perform Pilgrimage? Distinguishing Facts from Fiction 20th July 2021 Raziullah Noman, Canada Many Muslims have the misconception that Ahmadi Muslims do not […]
The Caliph of the Ahmadiyya Community inaugurates the Nasir Mosque
Mi, 06.09.2023 • Der Kalif der Ahmadiyya-Gemeinde eröffnet die Nasir Moschee Nach rund sieben Jahren Bauarbeiten hat die muslimische Ahmadiyya-Gemeinde im Rems-Murr-Kreis Grund zur Freude. Die Nasir Moschee in Waiblingen ist […]
Macron plans changes to allow immigration referendum in France
AFP – news@thelocal.fr Published: 7 Sep, 2023 French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday he would offer proposals to widen referendums in France to allow a possible ballot on immigration demanded […]
Lots of Trash in South Square, Solo Ahmadiyah Congregation Takes Action
Wahyu Prakoso / Ahmad Mufid Aryono Sunday, 27 August 2023 – 14:21 WIB Youth from the Ahmadiyah Congregation clean up rubbish after performing morning prayers and take part in studies at […]