Ahmadiyya Muslim Community observes Ramadan
By Hipolito Novelo This month, Muslims across the world are observing Ramadan- the sacred month for Muslims. Muslims believe it was during this month that God revealed the first verses […]
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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.
Whether Armenia, the Nazis or Isis – if you’re going to commit genocide, you can’t do it without the help of local people
This is not something new – but it is something we too often forget Robert Fisk @indyvoices Thursday 24 May 2018 Up to 1.5 million of its people were killed during the First World War Getty How do you organise a successful genocide – in Turkish Armenia a century ago, […]
Syrian Kurds announce capture of French jihadist known for Nice attack claim
© AFP Archive | Nice, France, truck attack aftermath, July 15, 2016. Text by FRANCE 24 Follow france24_en on twitter Latest update : 2018-05-24 Kurdish-led forces in northern Syria on Thursday announced the capture of French jihadist Adrien Guihal, known as the voice that claimed 2016 attacks in France for […]
Three Saudi women’s rights activists freed following mysterious detention
The New Arab & agencies Three Saudi women’s rights activists freed following mysterious detention Saudi Arabia has released three women’s rights activists on Thursday [Getty] Date of publication: 24 May, […]
Afghan artisans produce rare silk Quran
The New Arab & agencies Afghan artisans produce rare silk Quran The work’s creator’s hope it will increase demand for hand-made crafts [AFP] Date of publication: 23 May, 2018 […]
Historic Ahmadi mosque demolished by mob in Pakistan
Home News The New Arab Historic Ahmadi mosque demolished by mob in Pakistan Ahmadi mosques have been destroyed by extremists in Pakistan [Twitter] Date of publication: 24 May, 2018 […]
Historic building demolished, Ahmadiyya place of worship vandalised in Sialkot
Dawn.com | Imran Sadiq Updated May 24, 2018 Jamaat-i-Ahmadiyya spokesperson Salim Uddin, in a press release issued on Thursday, condemned the demolition of the community’s place of worship as […]
Mob led by PTI leader rains down misery on Ahmadi community, desecrates worship site in Sialkot
Source: The Daily Times SIALKOT: An angry mob allegedly comprising members of the infamous Tehreek-e-Labaik Ya Rasool Ullah (TLYRA) and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf attacked a centuries old worship site of […]
Mob demolishes Ahmadiyya mosque in Pakistan
International ISLAMABAD:, May 24, 2018 This is the latest attack on the victimised minority sect, who have been declared non-Muslims in the country. Sunni extremists in Pakistan have demolished a historical mosque belonging to the Ahmadiyya community in Punjab province, the latest attack on the minority group in the Muslim-majority […]
Mob razes ‘historic’ Ahmadi property in Sialkot
By Warda Imran Published: May 24, 2018 PHOTO: JA COMMUNITY A mob running into hundreds on Thursday razed a historic Ahmadi property in Sialkot as a two-way ownership contest remained “sub judice”. […]
In Ramadan, let us focus on doing what is right
Tariq A. Al-Maeena The holy month of Ramadan is well into its first week. It will continue for the next three weeks and Muslims around the globe will engage in […]
Why has Prince Mohammad bin Salman gone so quiet?
Damian Reilly Damian Reilly 22 May 2018 Is Mohammad bin Salman a friend to the West? John R. Bradley Has Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman been assassinated, had […]
European Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström ‘We Won’t Allow Ourselves to Be Blackmailed’
In an interview with DER SPIEGEL, European Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström, 50, says the EU won’t negotiate “until Trump stops pointing the gun at our chest.” But, she adds, Europe […]
Refugee integration: Swiss charity wants training geared to young refugees
This content was published on May 23, 2018 Getting the right education and training is key to the successful integration of young refugees in Switzerland, says Caritas. (Keystone) Aid agency […]
With the opening of the US embassy in Jerusalem, Trump proved it: we need a new country to lead the free world
Trump has brought the problem into terrifyingly sharp focus. A world in which ultimate power can be entrusted to a ranting, vindictive, hyper-simplistic moron by evangelicals is a world in […]
Ingenious Clocks from Muslim Civilisation that Defied the Middle Ages
By: Cem Nizamoglu TIME TELLING MACHINES: Revealing marvellous mechanical and water-powered clocks from early Muslim Civilisation. These sophisticated devices that defied the Middle Ages. Figure 1. Elephant Clock in Ibn Battuta […]
Arab Origins of Cryptology
By: Mohammed I. Al-Suwaiyel This article is the summary of a presentation given by Dr. Al-Suwaiyel at Oxford University. The presentation provides an insight into the works of Muslim Scholars […]
These 10 Arabic dishes are the most popular during Ramadan
Mouthwatering iftar specials. 2017-05-28 By Ola Kseroof Contributor In the Arab world, certain dishes remain exclusive to Ramadan. We hardly see, smell or taste them outside the holy month. For […]
No food, no water: African migrants recount terrifying Atlantic crossing
Men rescued off the coast of Brazil after 35 days at sea tell of harrowing journey that force some to drink urine to survive Dom Phillips in Rio de Janeiro […]