Syria’s ruined Ghouta unrecognisable to returnees
‘I risked my life to come here and I won’t leave until I find my home’ By AFP – Apr 12,2018 – JORDAN TIMES A Syrian government forces soldier talks […]
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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.
Five facts you should know about Al Isra’a Wal Mi’raj
UAE traditionally announces a one-day holiday to observe the holy day 1. Al Isra’a Wal Mi’raj a major holiday that celebrates the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) nighttime journey from the holy […]
Lailat Al Miraj: The Basics
Getty Lailat al Miraj is a Muslim holiday that commemorates the Prophet Muhammad’s nighttime journey from Mecca to the ‘Farthest Mosque’ in Jerusalem where he ascended to heaven, was […]
Shab e-Miraj 2018 is TODAY! What is the Muslim festival and how is it celebrated?
NIGHT OF ASCENT The festival is the day Muslims celebrate Muhammad’s journey to paradise to gain wisdom from Allah By Guy Brichall 13th April 2018, SHAB e-Miraj is one of […]
10 Fabrications Muslim Leaders Need to Stop Making About Ahmadi Muslims
By Qasim Rashid Ralf Hiemisch via Getty Images 480 It is no secret I’ve been critical of Muslim leadership for their deafening apathy and silence over the 125-year worldwide persecution […]
Responsibilities of Ahmadi Muslims
On April 06, 2018 After reciting the Tashahhud, Ta’wwuz, and Surah Al-Fatihah, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V (aba) stated: Although Spain is undoubtedly amongst the Western countries, but it’s economically […]
Mother Nursing Sick Child While Sitting For Exam Passes, Gets Offer To Further Her Studies
Published on Tuesday, 27 March 2018 Joomla Social Education is so important that one mother in Afghanistan sat for an exam while cradling her sick child in her lap. […]
Family came here to escape persecution at home: ‘We’re just normal people’
Posted on April 12, 2018, updated on April 12, 2018 by Len Lear The purpose of the “Meet a Muslim” campaign started by Nameer and other members of his Ahmadi […]
B’desh: Ahmadiyya community in fear after mosque ambush
ANI | Dhaka [Bangladesh] Last Updated at April 12, 2018 The Ahmadiyya community, who are also known as ‘Qadiani’, has been living in fear ever since suspected radical groups allegedly […]
Malaysia: Why penalise Ahmadis under Shariah if considered non-Muslims? court asked
BY YISWAREE PALANSAMY Tuesday April 10, 2018 Lawyer Aston Paiva (left) meets some of the Ahmadiyya community outside the courtroom at the Shah Alam High Court April 10, 2018. — […]
As Theresa May gears up for war in Syria, we should remember what hypocrites we are about chemical warfare in the Middle East
Not a soul today is mentioning the terrible war fought between 1980 and 1988, which was fought with our total acquiescence. It’s almost an ‘exclusive’ to mention the conflict at all, […]
German billionaire missing in Swiss Alps: what we know so far
The Local/AFP news@thelocal.ch @thelocalswitzer 11 April 2018 Karl-Erivan Haub was last seen at 9.10am on Saturday at the Klein Matterhorn cable station. Photo: AFP Updated: Strong winds have on Thursday […]
Pakistan: Pregnant Singer Shot Dead after Being Told to Stand up While Performing
By Sofia Lotto Persio On 4/12/18 A screenshot from the video of the incident shared on social media and broadcasted on several Pakistani channels. It shows the singer standing […]
Islamic finance growth means new opportunities for women
As the appeal of Islamic finance continues to grow, more women are seeking opportunities within the sector By March 26, 2018 The Islamic finance gender balance in Malaysia is almost […]
White House Bible Study Led by Pastor Who Is Anti-Gay, Anti-Women and Anti-Catholic
By Kashmira Gander On 4/11/18 AD Loading … Share U.S. White House Donald Trump Mike Pence Betsy DeVos Mike Pompeo Updated | The first Bible study group held for the […]
Auction Preview: Islamic and Indian Art at Rosebery’s, London, Apr 23
BY BLOUIN ARTINFO | April 12, 2018 View Slideshow “Amendment” – note that this qur’an section comprises 11 complete and 2 partial suras beginning from Verse 18 until the end […]
CAIR Brings Communities Together with Art
Courtesy Um Fuad CREATIVITY AND IDENTITY: The second annual American-Muslim Art Exhibit took place on March 31, put on by the Council for American-Islam Relations—Missouri. Mary Adcock, Staff Writer April […]
What is Istakhara? How to do it? Addressing some misconceptions about it
The need for Istakhara: There are various periods and phases of life in which we feel ourselves to be in a twisted situation. We need to take important decisions […]
UT Austin’s first Muslim sorority seeks to redefine Muslim womanhood after one year on campus
Maria Haseem (front), Ushna Ahmad, Aya Akid (middle, right) and Deenah Kafeel held an info session for a new organization called Mu Delta Alpha on Tuesday. MDA will be the […]
ABC under fire for show dedicated to ‘oppressive’ Muslim garment
11/04/2018 Ben Fordham ABCSenator Eric AbetzYassmin Abdel-magied The ABC is feeling the heat over their new show dedicated to discussing Muslim headscarves. The woman hosting the program is none other […]