Mi‘raj: Spiritual Ascension of Prophet Muhammad in Ismaili Thought ~ Ismaili Gnosis
“The night of mi’raj is the one on which the Prophet revisited his original abode … It is not that only Hazrat ‘Ali’s progeny can attain this status. Whoever is […]
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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.
UK: ‘Hello, I am Muslim’
International event aims to encourage mutual understanding between Muslims and non-Muslims. 7 Apr 2018 The “Hello I am Muslim” event has been launched in London’s King’s Cross station [Anadolu] more […]
Muslim fashion designer creates conservative, affordable clothes
Lisa Vogl sees her clothes as solutions. For Muslim women like herself in the United States, affordable, fashionable, and conservative apparel is hard to come by, says Ms. Vogl. So […]
Hungary’s Fidesz signals swift NGO crackdown after Orban victory
Reuters International This content was published on April 9, 2018 Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban addresses the supporters after the announcement of the partial results of parliamentary election in […]
Cycling in Jeddah: Saudi women embrace change
Reuters International This content was published on April 9, 2018 2:09 PMApr 9, 2018 – 14:09 Amirah al-Turkistani, a graphic design lecturer at Jeddah International College, rides her bicycle […]
More awareness: Record number of reported discrimination incidents in Switzerland
This content was published on April 8, 2018 The number of incidents reported in schools and training centres also increased (Keystone) The number of reported cases of discrimination based […]
Hidden gems: Rare religious treasures go on show in Lucerne
https://tp.srgssr.ch/p/inline?urn=urn:swi:video:44020262&locale=en Embed code This content was published on April 6, 2018 On its 1,250th anniversary, the Court Church of St. Leodegar in Lucerne is opening up its treasure trove […]
Geneva talks: What’s to be done about killer robots?
By Simon Bradley This content was published on April 9, 2018 An example of a Lethal Autonomous Weapons System (LAWS) – better known as a “killer robot” (darpa.mil) Activists seeking […]
Military confrontation between Turkey, Greece not an option, Greek foreign minister says
DAILY SABAH ISTANBUL Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias said Monday a military confrontation between Turkey and Greece was not an option and problems have to be resolved diplomatically, amid strained […]
Deep down, what does Donald Trump want in Syria?
YAHYA BOSTAN @yahyabostan The new U.S. military bases in northern Syria indicate Washington does not want to pull out of the country, and instead is planning to do something […]
As Saudi prince arrives, ties with France more complex than before
By Reuters – Apr 07,2018 – JORDAN TIMES Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Al Saud is seen during a meeting with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres at the […]
Waning interest in UN activities on human rights
Apr 07,2018 – JORDAN TIMES – Walid M. Sadi A top-ranking UN official at the Office of the United Nations high commissioner for human rights in Geneva complained recently during a meeting […]
Reshaping regional politics
Apr 07,2018 – JORDAN TIMES EDITORIAL The launching of construction on Turkey’s first nuclear power plant by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin is a […]
Journalistic predictions of Middle Eastern politics are – mostly – an exercise in futility
There will always be a margin of error, but after years of reporting on the region, certain things can be fairly accurately anticipated, such as the outcome of Arab elections […]
Turkey or Kurdish militias? Pick a side, Turkish minister tells France
Reuters International This content was published on April 5, 2018 6:01 PMApr 5, 2018 – 18:01 By John Irish PARIS (Reuters) – Turkey warned France on Thursday that it […]
Fishermen rescue Rohingya Muslims at sea off Indonesia, with more arrivals expected
Reuters International This content was published on April 6, 2018 8:08 AMApr 6, 2018 – 08:08 BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (Reuters) – Indonesian fishermen rescued at least five Rohingya Muslims […]
Gaza’s 70 years of woe
Reuters International This content was published on April 6, 2018 Palestinians gather at the Israel-Gaza border during a protest demanding the right to return to their homeland, east […]
Austria’s government aims to ban headscarves in kindergartens
Source: Reuters International VIENNA (Reuters) – Austria’s right-wing government announced plans on Wednesday to ban girls from wearing headscarves in kindergarten and primary schools to combat what it sees as […]
Red tape quirk : When your birthdate lands you in trouble
https://tp.srgssr.ch/p/inline?urn=urn:swi:video:44023072&locale=en Embed code This content was published on April 5, 2018 11:58 AMApr 5, 2018 – 11:58 Jmiaa Quadrelli-El Mrahi has a peculiar birthday: 00.00.1968, according to her Swiss identity […]
National Council of Churches Singapore praises response to preacher’s anti-Muslim statements
In a speech at the Kingdom Invasion Conference here on March 13, Mr Lou Engle claimed that “Muslims are taking over the south of Spain”.SCREENGRAB: YOUTUBE/CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH Cheryl Tee […]