Is the world still living in the shadow of the crusades?
For several centuries in the Middle Ages, Christians waged a ‘holy war’ aiming in part – ostensibly, at least – to liberate the Holy Land. Six experts discuss the question, […]
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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.
The solution lies in just peace, not displacement
Jan 27,2025 – JORDAN TIMES / Khaled Shaqran Jordan’s posture on the Palestinian question has always been firm and clear: Jordan is not, and will never be, an alternative homeland […]
Gaza’s new model for Palestinian unity
Ramzy Baroud January 28, 2025 Even those of us who have long emphasized the importance of the Palestinian people’s voice, experience and collective action in Palestinian history have been shocked […]
El-Sisi says Egypt ‘cannot take part’ in forced displacement of Gazans
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi said Wednesday that the forced displacement of Gazans is an “injustice that we cannot take part in.” (File/AFP)Next Updated 2 min 4 sec ago AFP […]
‘Clean out’ Gaza: Why Trump’s ‘voluntary’ transfer proposal should be made to Israelis
Joseph Massad 29 January 2025 12:16 GMT | Last update: 13 hours 1 min ago Rather than advocating for the illegal expulsion of Palestinians, the US president should urge allies to accept displaced Israelis, […]
The ‘West’: Suppressing Dissent while Enabling Genocide – PART TWO
January 26, 2025 Articles, Commentary Share Tweet Pin Email Share By Jeremy Salt This is the second part of an article by Professor Jeremy Salt, delving into the relentless backlash faced by those […]
The ‘West’: Suppressing Dissent while Enabling Genocide – PART ONE
January 26, 2025 Articles, Commentary By Jeremy Salt This is the first part of an article by Professor Jeremy Salt, delving into the relentless backlash faced by those who dare to speak out […]
North Sulawesi KBB Advocacy Coalition Discusses Advocacy Strategy with the Ahmadiyah Congregation
Oleh: Roy PessakEditor: George Latuihamalo29 Jan 2025 KBRN, Manado: North Sulawesi Freedom of Religion and Belief Advocacy Coalition (KBB) held an internal meeting and discussion at the Ahmadiyah Congregation Mosque, […]
How Long Will Israel Survive? The threat from within.
Gregg Carlstrom The greatest threat to Israel may come from within, not without, as Carlstrom explains in his deft account of a nation’s identity crisis Hardback £25.00 August 2017 Temporarily […]
Human Rights Watch Exposes Surge in Attacks on Hindu and Ahmadiyya Minorities in Bangladesh
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has issued a new report revealing alarming attacks on minority communities in Bangladesh, particularly targeting Hindus and Ahmadiyya Muslims. Safiya Begum28 January 2025 – 15:33 Dhaka: Human […]
The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam
by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, The Promised Messiah and Mahdi(as) Fully cross-referenced English translation of the Universally acclaimed exegesis, delivered at the conference of Great Religions held in Lahore, India in December […]
Whether it’s the Palisades or Palestine, is it ever justifiable to rejoice in the suffering of others?
28th January 2025 Qasim Choudhary, Missionary, Marshall Islands Discretion: While the comedian referenced in this article is known for using language and humour that may be deemed inappropriate or offensive, it is important to clarify that we do not condone or endorse such language or behaviour. His example has been […]
The Guardian view on the future of Gaza: Trump is threatening already frail hopes
Editorial Palestinians are returning to the north – but the US president’s desire to ‘just clean out’ the strip, however unrealistic, is deeply concerningTue 28 Jan 2025 Palestinians are returning home to […]
Islamophobic attack on Turkish mosque rattles Muslims in France
by Daily Sabah ISTANBUL Jan 22, 2025 – A police officer stands guard as people enter the Grand Mosque of Paris, Paris, France, May 27, 2017. (AFP File Photo) An Islamophobic […]
Mosque in France desecrated with pig head graffiti
by Daily Sabah with AA ISTANBUL Jan 28, 2025 – The Turkish Cultural Association in Limoges, southwest France, Dec. 30, 2020 (AA Photo) Amosque in northwestern France was vandalized with pig head graffiti, a Turkish-Muslim group on Monday said, reporting the second such attack on the region’s Muslim community in the […]
No artificial solution can liquidate the just Palestinian cause
No artificial solution can liquidate the just Palestinian cause Osama Al-Sharif January 28, 2025 Less than 48 hours after US President Donald Trump made the vague but outrageous suggestion that […]
Gaza’s new model for Palestinian unity
Ramzy Baroud January 28, 2025 Even those of us who have long emphasized the importance of the Palestinian people’s voice, experience and collective action in Palestinian history have been shocked […]
Israel defied ICJ ruling and ‘completely failed’ to improve conditions in Gaza
Dozens of major aid agencies accused Israeli forces of repeatedly blocking and restricting vital humanitarian aid from entering Gaza A person walks next to a truck carrying humanitarian aid at […]
A Symbol of Nationalism: Could Ramadan Reignite Tensions at Al-Aqsa Mosque?
January 26, 2025 Articles, Features By Robert Inlakesh As Ramadan approaches, tensions around Al-Aqsa Mosque, a symbol of Palestinian nationalism, could once again ignite widespread conflict. As the Muslim Holy month of Ramadan […]
US Senate Set to Vote on Sanctions against ICC over Israel War Crimes Warrants
January 28, 2025 News By Palestine Chronicle Staff The US Senate is voting on a bill to sanction the ICC, raising concerns about international justice and accountability. The US Senate is […]