Greenblatt refutes rumours of ‘alternative homeland’, confederation with Jordan
US ‘deal of century’ to be announced after Ramadan By Mohammad Ghazal – Apr 24,2019 – JORDAN TIMES AMMAN — The US Mideast peace plan, known as the “deal of […]
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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.
Since I announced my Change UK candidacy I’ve been accused of Islamophobia – it’s nothing short of a smear campaign
I believe one of the great failings of politics over the last decade has been the lack of moderate, good-faith, humane voices in debates about difficult issues Nora Mulready Ever […]
What can past civil wars tell us about Syria and its road to recovery?
As the conflict sputters on, Robert Fisk wonders whether eventual reconciliation will be possible in this century @indyvoices Tuesday 9 April 2019 19:45 When Syrian government soldiers first recaptured the small village of Deir Hafar […]
Rare Quranic manuscripts, pottery and portrait of Suleyman the Magnificent make up ‘Arts of the Islamic World’ auction
By Asian Image reporter A fine and rare miniature Quran on vellum, North Africa, Near East or Persia, 10th Century AD (est. £70,000-90,000) A portrait of Suleyman the Magnificent […]
The Saatchi Gallery gets set for its new art fair, and Islamic Art Week celebrates the Qajar dynasty
Colin Gleadell 23 APRIL 2019 • 1:36PM Anew pop-up fair is to take place in the Saatchi Gallery at the end of June, coinciding with the established London season […]
Quakers explain philosophy of ‘peace church’
By Sheri Gourd | CNHI News Oklahoma Apr 17, 2019 David, left, and Beth Nagle hold meetings of the Tahlequah Friends Fellowship in their home. TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Since fall 2018, a local couple have opened their home to those interested in the Religious Society of Friends. Also known as […]
Angelina Jolie now believes in God while Brad Pitt’s religion is still undecided
To Know more how you can benefit from the Muslim Times, go to our Homepage or About Us page. Promoted post: Christopher Hitchens vs John Lennox | Is God Great? Debate and We are all living […]
Muslim Voters Won’t Forget Which Democrats Had Ilhan Omar’s Back
“It makes it very clear which Democrats are open and willing to stand up for justice,” said one Muslim voter. By Rowaida Abdelaziz Christina Ali is a 25-year-old nursing student […]
‘We eat pork’: Swiss company’s job listing for a driver accused of discrimination
The Local news@thelocal.ch @thelocalswitzer 18 April 2019 racismemployment Photo: dedivan1923/Depositphotos An online job listing seeking a ‘Swiss’ driver has caused outrage among members of Switzerland’s migrant community. An online job […]
Ramadan: A humbling experience
Fasting an especially sacred part of Islam faith, writes Maqbool Sheikh OPINION 10:00 AM Milton Canadian Champion Maqbool Sheikh – Ahamadiyya Muslim Jama’at phot The spiritual journey of Ramadan will begin once again on May 6, as billions of Muslims around the world begin 30 days of fasting. Each […]
Ghana must take a cue from Nigeria’s experiences in vigilantism – Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission
by Stephen Asante, GNA Kumasi, April 23, 2019 The Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission, Ghana, has appealed to the citizenry to give their all to ensure the success to the ongoing national […]
Notre Dame of Gaza: Our mosques, churches also burn
JORDAN TIMES – RAMZY BAROUD As the 300ft spire of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris tragically came tumbling down on live television, my thoughts ventured to Nuseirat refugee camp, […]
What’s new?
Apr 23,2019 – JORDAN TIMES EDITORIAL So what was new in the extraordinary meeting in Cairo that the Palestinian Authority had called for to discuss the deteriorating Palestinian affairs? What Palestinian […]
‘No right to livestream murder’: Ardern leads push against online terror content
New Zealand PM launches ‘Christchurch Call’ to build support to eliminate extremist material on social media Eleanor Ainge Roy in Dunedin @EleanorAingeRoy Wed 24 Apr 2019 New Zealand prime […]
Pressure builds on Sri Lankan officials as Isis claims Easter attacks
Bombings that killed more than 320 people have hallmarks of Isis, say security experts Jason Burke Wed 24 Apr 2019 Sri Lankan security forces have been granted emergency powers […]
Now more than ever we must all come together to support the people of Sri Lanka
The heinous attacks that targeted Christian worshippers in Sri Lanka are attacks on all of us. Easter should be a time for renewal, rebirth and redemption; a time for compassion, […]
Notre Dame’s restoration is a chance to make a symbolic stand against the new rise of religious hatred
Notre Dame is a metaphor of sublime beauty, of course, but also of the ugliness of human bigotry Alexander Seale In the crypt of Notre Dame cathedral, there is a […]
Muslim female NHS workers are being bullied over outdated uniform rules. Why haven’t trusts taken action?
This isn’t a case for making allowances for faiths at the expense of patient safety, it’s a means of ensuring that policies work to give the NHS the widest possible pool of talented clinicians […]
She’s met Assad and Mugabe – but will Donald Trump be the Queen’s worst house guest?
There could be one moment of light relief: Philip giving the president a tour of the Sandringham estate at the wheel of a turbo-charged open-top 4×4 Matthew Norman @IndyVoices Two days after turning 93, the […]
Ibn Khaldun: Studies on His Contribution in Economy
by: Muhammad Hozien In the following section, we focus on Ibn Khaldun’s contribution to economic thought. We publish contributions by recognized scholars who endeavoured recently to give Ibn Khaldun long […]