‘Ahmadis should be issued a tv license’
Source: The Standard By Omar Bah A leading voice among the country’s religious leaders, Imam Baba Leigh of the Kanifing Mosque has said that the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at should be […]
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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.
Jordan’s economic crisis threatens political stability
by Ali Younes AlJazeera Protesters gather in front of parliament in Amman on February 1 with a sign that reads ‘Don’t raise prices’ [Muhammad Hamed/Reuters] Angry at the decision to […]
Israel’s war on Palestinians is a war on facts
Ray Hanania | Published — Wednesday 14 February 2018 To the world, Ahmad Jarrar was a “terrorist” who murdered “innocent” Israeli Rabbi Raziel Shevach near his settlement outside of Nablus […]
Taliban offer dialogue to end Afghanistan’s war
World REUTERS February 14, 2018 KABUL: The Taliban said on Wednesday they want to end Afghanistan’s war through dialogue but warned that their willingness to find peace did not mean […]
From Belize: The myth of our inferiority
The myth of our inferiority Editorial — 10 February 2018 “The last Crusaders fled the Islamic world in 1291, driven out by Egypt’s mamluks, but in Europe residues of the Crusades persisted for years to come.” “The crusading spirit persisted in part because over the course of the real crusades, […]
Tillerson faces prospect of ‘Ottoman slap’ amid Turkey tensions
By Nicole Gaouette February 15, 2018 Tensions grow between the US, Turkey Washington (CNN)Secretary of State Rex Tillerson faces perhaps the most difficult stop of his Mideast trip […]
Syria jihadis put US weapons up for sale on Facebook
Weapons for sale on Facebook Credit: The Foreign Desk 25 February 2016 • This story originally appeared on The Foreign Desk Jihadis in Syria are using Facebook as a marketplace […]
Religious, cultural diversity must be respected by all, says Muslim World League chief
MOHAMMED AL-SULAMI | Published — Tuesday 13 February 2018 Mohammed Abdul Karim Al-Issa. (REUTERS) JEDDAH: We live in a world that lacks awareness, neutrality, initiative and cooperation, the secretary-general […]
Ahmadi Muslims Are Among the Persecuted Mideast Minorities Given Religious Freedom in Israel
by Eliana Rudee / JNS.org A view of Jerusalem. Photo: Berthold Werner / Wikimedia Commons. JNS.org – As a small Islamic sect of an estimated 20 million people — about one percent of the […]
Canada closes the door on polygamous immigrants
Agence France Presse | Published — Friday 7 November 2014 OTTAWA: Canada’s Immigration Minister Chris Alexander has unveiled plans to ban entry to migrants who practice polygamy and what […]
Kuwait says $30 billion pledged to rebuild Iraq
AP http://www.arabnews.com Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi (L), Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (C) and Secretary General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres attend the second day […]
Sorry Turkey: US will continue to train local Kurdish forces in Syria
By News Desk 13/02/2018 The United States will continue to train local security forces in Syria and maintain a military presence in the country as long as required to defeat […]
View from Turkey: Open letter to Rex Tillerson
THE EDITORIAL BOARD Daily Sabah, Istanbul Mr. Tillerson! Welcome to Turkey. We at Daily Sabah expect you to take a leading role in ending the manic nature of what […]
Avoiding a cliffhanger showdown in Syria
Osama Al Sharif » Feb 13,2018 – JORDAN TIMES Syria has become a congested arena for various state and no-state combatants, each with its own agenda. So much so […]
Iraq says reconstruction after war on Daesh to cost $88 billion
By Thomson Reuters Foundation – Feb 12,2018 – JORDAN TIMES Participants walk past brochures of previous funds collected by the International Islamic Relief Organisation (IIRO), during the Kuwait International Conference for Reconstruction of Iraq on Monday, in Kuwait City (AFP photo) KUWAIT — Rebuilding Iraq after three years of […]
An overdue confession
Feb 13,2018 – JORDAN TIMES EDITORIAL President Donald Trump has at last recognised that Israel’s settlement policy is a significant impediment to peace between Israel and the Palestinians. During a rare interview with Israeli Hayom daily newspaper, published on Sunday, Trump has finally conceded that Israeli policies have a lot to do with […]
Slippery wicket: Cricket on ice keeps Switzerland on Indian tourist radar
This content was published on February 9, 2018 Players need to wrap up in thermals, gloves and hats and have footwear with a good grip to stop them […]
Ayelet Shaked: Israel must safeguard Jewish majority
Source: Al Jazeerah Shaked said Israel must maintain a Jewish majority ‘at the price’ of rights violations [Tamas Kovacs/MTI via AP] Israel must safeguard a Jewish majority even at the […]
A prelude to wider conflict
Feb 12,2018 – JORDAN TIMES EDITORIAL With downing of an Israeli warplane on Saturday by Syrian air defences, followed by more Israeli strikes at Syrian and Iranian military targets in Syria, the stage could be set for further escalation of tensions between Israel and Syria that could extend to Iranian military presence […]
Classrooms built by refugees for refugees win world architecture award
Simple, effective and low-cost project helps save a generation of school dropouts By Camille Dupire – Feb 12,2018 – JORDAN TIMES ‘The Dome’ as the residents call it, serves as […]