Six of the biggest Ramadan myths you should avoid
Posted by Lowenna Waters in news The holy month of Ramadan started on 15 May, and is a time of fasting for Muslims all over the world. Ramadan begins […]
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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.
‘Thank the Party!’ China tries to brainwash Muslims in camps
By GERRY SHIH ALMATY, Kazakhstan (AP) — Hour upon hour, day upon day, Omir Bekali and other detainees in far western China’s new indoctrination camps had to disavow their Islamic […]
World War 3: Russia to develop NEW WEAPONS to ‘maintain military might for decades’
RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin touted Russia’s military might on Tuesday, stating a new range of weapons are ready to be deployed which will maintain the country’s security for decades, in […]
North Korea REJECTS ‘Libya-style’ denuclearisation as World War 3 fears REIGNITE
NORTH Korea has rejected a Libya-style denuclearisation agreement in a move that will surely reignite World War 3 fears following a period of peace on the nation’s peninsula. By Joseph […]
Food for Thought: Palestinians and Jews – according to an Israeli History Professor
Quote: ” Some of the Berbers followed the Jewish religion, which they received from their powerful neighbors of Syria. Among the Jewish Berbers were the Djeraoua, inhabitants of Aures, the tribe of Kahina, who were killed by Arabs in their early conquest ” Ibn Khaldun, History of the Berbers, 1396 […]
27 Foods To Eat At Suhoor That Release Energy Throughout The Day During Ramadan
Even if breakfast comes before dawn, it’s still the most important meal of your day. Drink two glasses of water at every suhoor and follow these tips. Posted on June […]
Turkish Jews feel sorrow over Israeli attack on Palestinians
DAILY SABAH ISTANBUL Israel’s recent violence towards Palestinians gained reaction from all over the world, including the Turkish Jews who expressed that they feel great sorrow over the incidents. […]
Washington insists on blowing up the Middle East
İLNUR ÇEVIK @ilnurcevik A Palestinian demonstrator reacts as others run from tear gas fired by Israeli forces during a protest marking the 70th anniversary of Nakba, at the Israel-Gaza border […]
Waiting for Germany
Apr 27, 2018 Joschka Fischer The European Union’s political stagnation is becoming untenable in the face of mounting economic and geopolitical risks. French President Emmanuel Macron has signaled his willingness […]
Occupation is the source of all evils — FM of Jordan
Safadi tells CNN peace cannot be built on crushing peoples’ aspirations By JT – May 16,2018 – JORDAN TIMES Ayman Safadi AMMAN — Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi has said ending […]
Disgraceful show
May 15,2018 – JORDAN TIMES EDITORIAL The spectacle associated with the Israeli-US celebrations over the opening of the US embassy in Jerusalem on Monday was disgraceful and an affront to […]
Trump’s War of Choice
May 14, 2018 Shlomo Ben-Ami For Donald Trump, the Iran nuclear deal was always an impediment to regime change, rather than a boon to nuclear disarmament. But by scrapping the agreement and reinstating sanctions, Trump risks leaving the Middle East even worse off than George W. Bush’s presidency did. TEL […]
America’s Collision Course With China
May 15, 2018 Kishore Mahbubani In the future, historians will lament that America’s long-term policy toward China was not a result of calm calculation. Instead, they are likely to […]
Trump’s Top Economic Adviser Has No Idea What’s Going On
Larry Kudlow just works here, people. by Bess Levin May 15, 2018 Just along for the ride, folks. By Alex Edelman/ Pool/Bloomberg. As director of the National Economic Council, Larry […]
North Korea threatens to CANCEL nuclear summit with Trump because it believes ‘provocative military ruckus’ of joint U.S.-South Korea drills are rehearsal for invasion
June 12 Singapore summit between Trump and Kim is suddenly in jeopardy North Korean government blames joint U.S.-South Korea military exercises Pyongyang sees the drills as a rehearsal for a […]
Ahmadiyya Muslims open new mosque in Nottingham after 15 years of fundraising
More than 400 people attended the vent in Sneinton By Emily Hutchinson 17:01, 13 MAY 20188 The Baitul Hafeez Mosque in Sneinton Ahmadiyya Muslims from across the country gathered […]
Seven ways to prepare for Ramadan
Islamic Relief USA’s Nabeelah Naeem compiled these tips to help us prepare for Ramadan. The Companions of the Prophet (pbuh) used to prepare for Ramadan six months in advance. So, […]
As an imam, this is what I think British Muslims need to remember this Ramadan
Source: Independent We simply cannot take our security for granted anymore. The events of the past couple of years have proved this point. We need to work with the police, […]
On the 70-year anniversary of Nakba Day, this is how Israel could embrace returning Palestinian refugees
Bringing an end to forced displacement and discrimination is the only route to a sustainable solution for both Palestinians and Jewish Israelis Ben White On 15 May, Palestinians mark Nakba […]
Relocation of US embassy to Jerusalem jeopardises peace — King of Jordan
His Majesty orders scaling up Gaza field services as Israel crimes condemned By JT – May 15,2018 – JORDAN TIMES Palestinians carry a demonstrator injured during confrontations with Israeli forces […]