Al-Azhar University
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia For the historic mosque building, see Al-Azhar Mosque. For the university in Gaza, see Al-Azhar University – Gaza. جامعة الأزهر Motto “The Centre of Knowledge” Qiblatul ‘ilm […]
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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.
What does AI say about The Muslim Times ?
AI Overview Indonesia Artificial Intelligence systems describe The Muslim Times as a non-sectarian, international digital publication founded to foster universal brotherhood, advocate for human rights, and bridge the gaps between religion, science, and secular society. [1, 2, 3] Core Focus Areas Perspectives on Technology and AI If you would like, […]
Over 100 Israeli Settlers Storm Al-Aqsa Mosque
09/08/2026|15:58:43 Occupied Jerusalem And Ramallah, Aug. 9 (Petra) — More than 100 settlers stormed the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque on Sunday under protection of Israeli occupation police. The extremist groups […]
Top Arab, Muslim diplomats launch plan to protect Jerusalem religious sites
States warn Israeli violations may spark religious conflict, jeopardising regional and global peace and security.Listen By Al Jazeera Staff, AFP and Anadolu Published On 5 Aug 20265 Aug 2026 Arab and Muslim foreign ministers […]
How the US far-right weaponised ‘inshallah’ against Abdul El-Sayed
After his historic Senate primary win in Michigan, the Egyptian American doctor faced a coordinated digital smear campaign.Listen (6 mins) By Al Jazeera Staff Published On 10 Aug 202610 Aug 2026 […]
Despite war and strife, millions of Shia Muslims in Iraq gather for sacred pilgrimage
August 8, 2026 Heard on All Things Considered By Jane Arraf Rob Schmitz Michael Levitt Daniel Ofman More than 20 million Shia pilgrims flocked to a shrine city in Iraq this […]
Construction begins on Indonesian church
Construction of a Catholic church in Indonesia’s West Kalimantan province has begun after Muslim-dominant local groups withdrew their objections. Source: UCA News. The ceremony to mark the formal start of construction […]
America has 2,769 mosques. Muslim-majority Indonesia has over 76,000 Christian churches.
kashmd America has 2,769 mosques. Muslim-majority Indonesia has over 76,000 Christian churches. Yes, some Muslim countries impose disgraceful restrictions on churches, and those restrictions should be condemned. Saudi Arabia is the clearest example. Yet it remains our close all. Equally wrong is using these few examples to justify denying Muslims […]
Ottoman Pathways to Tolerance
Marc David Baer Marc David Baer demonstrates how the Ottomans established tolerance in Europe hundreds of years before the Enlightenment. Ottoman Sultans Home » Articles » Historical article » Ottoman Pathways to Tolerance Viewing the history […]
Christians and Muslims ‘build bridges’ in new town
14 June 2026 Joanna Taylorin Northstowe A Christian group and a Muslim group who will share a new faith centre said they “hope other communities follow the same example” of collaboration. The Northstowe Church Network’s bid to build the new town’s first faith-based community hub is due to be approved by South […]
How U.S. Muslims compare with other Americans religiously and demographically
ByBesheer Mohamed Muslims have been the focus of considerable public attention in recent decades, but the American public knows relatively little about Islam and most Americans don’t know a Muslim personally, according to a 2019 Pew Research Center survey. Muslims make up only about 1% of the adult population in the […]
What the rise in Islamophobia tells us about modern Britain
From mosque attacks to manufactured controversies, Muslims in the UK bear a tiring burden of constant scrutiny By Amina Khanom Published:August 07, 2026 Few communities in Britain are so frequently required […]
German Muslims are alarmed by Berlin Islamist terror attack
Christoph Strack07/29/2026July 29, 2026 Germany’s Muslim organizations condemn the Islamist terrorist attack targeting Berlin’s Pride celebrations and fear repercussions. The terrorist attack that struck Berlin’s Pride celebration, or Christopher Street Day (CSD), late on Saturday evening has heightened fears and concerns about further Islamist attacks. Until Sunday evening, when security forces confronted 21-year-old […]
Friday Sermon Summary 7th August 2026: ‘The Holy Prophet’s (sa) Teachings & Practical Example of Expressing Gratitude’
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad – Khalifatul Masih V(aba)The Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) 7th August 2026 Summary prepared by The Review of Religions After reciting Tashahhud, Ta‘awwuz, and Surah al-Fatihah, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza […]
Belgian man killed defending woman from alleged Islamophobic attack
by Anadolu Agency BRUSSELS Jul 28, 2026 – Edited By Nurbanu Tanrıkulu Kızıl A tram of the Brussels public transport company STIB-MIVB, in Brussels, June 1, 2026. (AFP Photo) ABelgian shopkeeper who stepped in to defend a woman allegedly targeted with racist and Islamophobic abuse on a Brussels tram has died […]
Jordan warns status quo in Jerusalem ‘under threat’ as ministers meet in Amman
Amman hosted an emergency ministerial meeting on Wednesday to rally support behind Jordan’s custodianship of Jerusalem’s holy sites, as Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi warned that Israeli measures risk igniting a […]
Jerusalem’s most important Muslim religious site facing ‘imminent’ threat of Israeli takeover, says Jordan
Country convenes emergency meeting of ministers from Arab and Islamic world, fearing such a move could ‘trigger a religious conflict’ Julian Borger in AmmanTue 4 Aug 2026 Jordan is convening an […]
‘The Prophet’ book review: Poetic wisdom or mere oversimplification?
Daniyal Mahmood Ahmad4th August 2026Save There comes a time when the mechanical and mundane routines of our day-to-day lives, though they may feed our schedules and pockets, leave the soul quietly famished. Stumbling into a thought-provoking, perspective-shifting book at such a time leaves a deep impact. This is what The Prophet, […]
Abdul El Sayed wins Michigan Democratic Primary
Progressive advocate overcomes more than $60m in spending to defeat pro-Israel Congresswoman Haley Stevens. By Ali Harb Published On 5 Aug 20265 Aug 2026 Detroit, Michigan – Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive public health advocate, has won the Democratic nomination for the United States Senate, overcoming more than $60m in campaign spending, mostly from […]
Civic-Tastic Interfaith Relations Series: Opening the Door to Dialogue, Demanding Protection of Religious Rights
At the Mubarak Mosque in Bandung, a meeting space for residents became the starting point for discussions about discrimination and the state’s responsibility to guarantee religious freedom. Author Daffa Fadillah July 25, 2026 BandungBergerak – On Jalan Pahlawan, Bandung City, stands the Mubarak Mosque, managed by the Ahmadiyya community. The Mubarak Mosque serves not […]