Holy Land churches cry foul over Israeli legislation on lands
By AFP – Jun 18,2018 – JORDAN TIMES A Christian woman prays by the closed door of the main entrance of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the Old […]
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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.
Why Moderates Support Extreme Groups – It’s Not About Ideology
By Barbara F. Walter One of the big surprises since the end of the Cold War has been the growth of radical Islamist groups, especially those that adhere to Salafi […]
Islamic Dream Interpretation: Seeing ‘flying’ in your dream …
To Know more how you can benefit from the Muslim Times, go to our Homepage or About Us page. Promoted post: Use and Misuse of Surah Nur by the Muslims, Before and After Nida Ul […]
10 Surprising Facts to Know Before Reading the Qur’an
From: Ismaili Gnosis This article presents ten little-known all-important facts about the Holy Qur’an (the scripture of Islam), which both Muslims and non-Muslims remain generally unaware of. For those who […]
Age of A’isha at the time of her marriage to Prophet Muhammad
Promoted Website: Look at our new website about the Quran: The Glorious Quran and Science Source: Ismaili Gnosis Prophet Muhammad married 12 women over his lifetime: 1 marriage was for […]
An Incredibly Detailed Map Of Medieval Trade Routes
May 19, 2018 Map created by reddit user martinjanmansson. Click to zoom in.The map above is probably the most detailed map of Medieval Trade Routes in Europe, Asia and […]
Could principles of Islamic finance feed into a sustainable economic system?
Timothy Spangler The sharia principle that no one should profit purely from loans might contribute towards a sustainable economy Fri 18 Oct 2013 1 An Iranian gold coin. Now a […]
Muslim leader says World War inevitable unless true justice prevails
Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad appeals for an end to inequality The World Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat and Fifth Khalifa, Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad has spoken at length about […]
The Concept of Justice in Islam by Sir Zafrulla Khan
Author: Sir Zafrulla Khan The Quran has at various places reiterated this principle. And the recompense of an injury is a penalty the like thereof; but whoso forgives and his […]
Manuscript Review: The Book of Observations and Admonitions, by Ibn Sina
The Muslim Times has the best collection of articles about the Muslim heritage; which is also the best tool to refute Islamophobia By N.A. Baloch Ibn Sina flourished as a great physician […]
Justice essential outcome of Islamic system: Askari
By Javad Heirannia June 10, 2018 TEHRAN – Professor Hossein Askari, an expert on Saudi Arabia who also teaches international business at the George Washington University, strongly believes that “A […]
The surprise place where hijab can spell trouble
By Dina Aboughazala BBC Monitoring 15 June 2018 “It is easier to be wearing hijab in London than Cairo.” This is how 47-year-old Dalia Anan describes her experience as a […]
Over a decade ago I made legal history in Egypt, but to fight for women’s rights we need to change the culture, not just the laws
Arab Muslim societies continue to treat women as second class citizens, as protectors of the family’s ‘honour’, as potential sources of disgrace rather than individuals who have rights Hind Elhinnawy […]
Indonesia: Yogyakarta Ahmadiyya Movement: Portrait of Humanity and Harmony
” i” “We do not exclusively” (sorry, google translate being used. Please bear with us) VICTORY. Help each other, strengthen, and together greet the victory. Photo by Dhion Gumilang / Rappler IDN Times Author Yetta Tondang Oleh Dhion Gumilang/Rappler YOGYAKARTA, Indonesia – Starting from the biological aspect, nationality, religion, even […]
Attack on E. Lombok Ahmadis seen as political gambit
Panca Nugraha and Safrin La Batu The Jakarta Post Mataram/Jakarta | Mon, June 18 2018 | PREMIUM Devastated: A man walks by one of the houses belonging to an Ahmadi […]
Ahmadis’ overly long days at shelters
The Jakarta Post | Mon, June 18 2018 PREMIUM Children’s voice: Barahim, a 9-year-old boy who lives with his parents at Wisma Transito in Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara, holds up […]
Sri Lanka: Negombo Ahmadis Celebrate Eid with Pakistani Ahmadis, results in more enthusiastic celebrations
Ahmadi men, women and children in large numbers attended in this Eid celebration that concluded with silent prayers. Times of Ahmad | News Watch | Int’l Desk Source/Credit: AMJ Sri […]
Facing persecution, the Ahmedi community in Pakistan is going missing
Pakistan Parliament tried to do away with some of this discrimination when it passed the Elections Reforms Amendment Act 2017 in October last year Haniya Javed | The Wire Last […]
World Crisis and The Pathway to Peace
by Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih V (aba) The world is passing through very turbulent times. The global economic crisis continues to manifest newer and graver dangers almost […]
The Contribution of Islam to the Solution of World Problems
by Sir Muhammad Zafrulla Khan (ra) On the occasion of the 16th Congress of International Association for Religious Freedom held in Chicago, Illinois (USA), on the 10th August 1958, Sir […]