British soldier killed in Syria named as Sgt. Matt Tonroe
Reuters International This content was published on March 31, 2018 5:32 PMMar 31, 2018 – 17:32 LONDON (Reuters) – A British soldier killed by a roadside bomb in Syria […]
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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.
Saudi Crown Prince Says Syria’s Assad ‘is Staying’
31.03.2018 According to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, President Bashar al-Assad is not likely to be toppled; yet he has expressed hopes that Assad will not serve Tehran’s interests. […]
Watching on as Islamist fighters are evacuated from war-torn Eastern Ghouta
I watched them stand beneath those shattered trees to pray. They had long scraggly beards, most of them uncombed, cheap track suits, dusty plastic sandals. I suppose it was a […]
Foreign ministry statement: Swiss support independent probe after Gaza clashes
This content was published on March 31, 2018 Israeli troops guarding the border on Friday (Keystone) The latest escalation of the situation in Gaza shows that peace negotiations should […]
Africa: Senegalese Returnees From Libya, Niger Face Uncertain Future
Photo: Lucas Chandellier/IOM New arrivals receive assistance in Senegal. By Issa Sikiti DA Silva Dakar — Bouba Diop looks in delight at his uncle’s newly refurbished food canteen in […]
Israel denies Easter travel permits to Gaza Christians
On Good Friday, hundreds of pilgrims retraced the last journey of Jesus in the Old City of Jerusalem. Many Christians in Gaza, however, are still waiting for permits to take […]
Trump is reportedly telling aides he wants US troops out of Syria
That goes against what the administration has been signaling for months. By Alex Ward@AlexWardVoxalex.ward@vox.com Updated Mar 30, 2018, President Donald Trump, who is reportedly considering removing US troops from Syria.Sandy […]
Avatar: Scientology-style sect causes concern in Netherlands
By Anna Holligan BBC News, Netherlands Reports of a Scientology-style sect infiltrating schools have aroused concern in the Netherlands. A television investigation claimed to have found at least six […]
Malala returns to home town in Pakistan for first time since shooting
Media captionMalala Yousafzai: “My focus is only working for the good” Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai has returned to her hometown in Pakistan for the first time since […]
Iranian official calls MBS ‘delusional’ after prince warns of war
Foreign Ministry spokesman slams Mohammed Bin Salman after Saudi heir warned war with Tehran was just 10-15 years away. an hour ago Saudi leaders have repeatedly praised Trump’s strong stance […]
US set to request five years of social media history for all visa applicants
By Conor Finnegan Mar 29, 2018 Carlos Barria/REUTERS The Trump administration is seeking to change visa applications to require all applicants to turn over five years of social media […]
Israeli army kills 17 Palestinians in Gaza protests
More than 1,400 others wounded by Israeli forces during march calling for return of Palestinian refugees to their lands. A Palestinian woman wounded by Israeli sniper fire during Land […]
A brief history of Jamia Ahmadiyya Ghana West Africa
BRIEF HISTORY OF JAMIA AHMADIYYA INTERNATIONAL Established in 1906 In Ghana Since 21 March 1966 as Ahmadiyya Muslim Missionary Training College (A.M.M.T.C.) Jamia Ahmadiyya International, Ghana The purpose of establishing the […]
Ghana’s controversial US military deal [The Morning Call]
with Jerry Bambi The Morning Call “Ghana first”! This was the slogan, as Thousands of Ghanaians rallied in the streets of Accra on Wednesday to protest a deal that would […]
World-leading paediatrician named as 2018 Ahmadiyya Muslim Peace Prize winner
World-leading paediatrician named as 2018 Ahmadiyya Muslim Peace Prize winner By Jake Foxford March 29 2018, 15:30 Follow @SW_Londoner A world-leading paediatrician and hostage negotiator was awarded an international peace […]
Arabs give billions to charity. It might be better spent
Marketplace Middle East by Zahraa Alkhalisi @CNNMoney May 25, 2017: Arab-American business owners: We create jobs & wealth In the oil-rich Gulf, public displays of private wealth are […]
Islamic finance must be proactive to reduce poverty, says Sultan Nazrin
Perak Ruler Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah says the Maqasid al Shariah, often viewed as the foundation of Islamic finance, should form the basis for structuring a strategic roadmap for the […]
Book Review: HOSPITALITY AND ISLAM – Mona Siddiqui
View Inside Price: $38.00 December 8, 2015 288 pages, 6 1/8 x 9 1/4 ISBN: 9780300211863 Cloth Also Available in: Paper Description Reviews A groundbreaking examination of a crucial concept […]
Demographic realities
Mar 29,2018 – JORDAN TIMES EDITORIAL According to Israeli sources, the number of Jews and Arabs living between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River is now at or near […]
How many divisions has the Pope got?
Mar 29,2018 – JORDAN TIMES – Jonathan Power This present Pope, Francis, is probably the most powerful man in the world, in the round. Stalin once asked when confronted with […]