Arab and Muslim candidates win 18 of 36 elections in Chicago suburbs
Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau lost his re-election by a landslide to former trustee Jim Dodge, who is shown in this picture with his family. (Facebook: Orland Park for All) […]
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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.
Ahmadis face widespread restrictions on Eid prayers, escalating persecution
April 2, 2025 By Xari Jalil LAHORE A wave of targeted restrictions and violent acts plunged the Ahmadiyya community into fear on Eid on March 31, as they faced widespread […]
Deportations begin today amid ‘deadline extension’ confusion
Umer Farooq Published April 3, 2025 Updated about an hour ago Join our Whatsapp channel • Official says Afghan repatriation process delayed due to Eid holidays• UNHCR spokesperson says some ACC holders may require ‘protection’, urges Islamabad to view their cases sympathetically PESHAWAR: The second phase of sending back Afghan refugees is set to […]
Ahmadiyya Muslims in Bolgatanga mark Eid-ul-Fitr with prayers and calls for peace
By Kadir Abdulai | ReligionTUE, 01 APR 2025 Hundreds of Muslims in the Bolgatanga Municipality of the Upper East Region gathered on Monday, April 1, 2025, to observe Eid-ul-Fitr prayers, marking the end of the month-long Ramadan fasting period. During the fasting period, Muslims were encouraged to embrace the […]
Worshippers at London mosque mark end of Ramadan
bbc.com PA Media PA Media A little boy in a crowd of worshippers at the Baitul Futuh Mosque in Morden.Eid al-Fitr means “festival of the breaking of the fast”. It […]
HRC 58 : Geneva Conference Highlights Religious Persecution and Education Crisis in Pakistan
Mar 31, 2025 | news A side event held during the 58th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, Geneva, on 26th March 2025 drew urgent attention to systemic human rights […]
War, doublethink, and the struggle for survival: Geopolitics of the Gaza genocide
Mar 25,2025 – JORDAN TIMES / Ramzy Baroud In a genocidal war that has spiraled into a struggle for political survival, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition and the global powers supporting him continue to sacrifice Palestinian lives for political gain. The sordid career of Israel’s extremist National Security Minister, […]
Female tour guides prove key to improving the Makkah pilgrimage experience
Previous Special 1 / 4 Female tour guides in Makkah have become invaluable to both pilgrims and visitors. (SPA) Special 2 / 4 Female tour guides in Makkah have become invaluable to […]
Facing difficulties in worship. Ahmadi Muslims deprived of worship at several places in Pakistan.
Press Release: Eid greetings to Ahmadis across Pakistan Facing difficulties in worship. Ahmadi Haq is deprived of worship at several places! Administration forcibly stopped Ahmadis from Eid worships at various places in Punjab and Sindh Preventing action on faith is a clear violation of the Universal Charter of Human Rights […]
Hopelessness threatens to push Rohingya toward militancy
Dr. Azeem Ibrahim April 01, 2025 Short Url Last month’s arrest of Ataullah Abu Ammar Jununi, the leader of the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army, was heralded by some as a […]
The Ramadan Effect: Becoming a Better Person
Ayesha Mahmood Malik – UKIslam 29th March 2025 ©Shutterstock Ayesha Mahmood Malik, UK Editor – Law & Human Rights Section In the blistering swathes of desert sands in 7th century Arabia, came […]
True Eid lies in continuing good deeds and sustaining Ramadan’s virtues: Highlights from Huzoor’s Eid-ul-Fitr sermon 2025
31st March 2025 alhakam.org Islamabad, Tilford, UK, 31 March 2025: At approximately 11 am local time, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih V, may Allah be his Helper, made his […]
Academy apologises for failure to back Palestinian Oscar winner over attack
Letter signed by 700 members offers support to Hamdan Ballal after initial statement had failed to name director Lorenzo Tondo in Jerusalem and agencies Sat 29 Mar 2025 Academy apologises for failure to back Palestinian Oscar winner over attack The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has apologised after criticism […]
Small Community, Big Heart: Ahmadiyya Muslims Host Darwin’s Largest Interfaith Iftar Dinner at Charles Darwin University
Ahmadiyya Muslim Commuity Perth Darwin, NT [28/03/2025] – In a historic celebration of unity and shared humanity, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Darwin last night hosted the first-ever Interfaith Iftar Dinner at Charles […]
Hurrem Sultan’s Ottoman legacy still serves vulnerable in Jerusalem
by Daily Sabah with AA ISTANBUL Mar 28, 2025 – 11:18 am GMT+3 A cook at the Haseki Sultan Lodge prepares the iftar meal for people in need, East Jerusalem, occupied […]
Editorial on Eid-ul-Fitr
he Review of Religions, April 1992 This religious celebration is observed on the day following the last day of fasting which is observed daily by all able-bodied Muslims from dawn […]
Why and how is Eid-ul-Fitr celebrated?
As the name suggests, Eid-ul-Fitr means “the feast of breaking the fast.” It is a festival that marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and it is celebrated […]
EID MUBARAK !
The Lord (Tariq)Ahmad of Wimbledon KCMG @tariqahmadbt Wishing all around the world a most blessed and peaceful #EidMubarak . As we bid farewell to the month of #Ramadan we continue […]
War, doublethink, and the struggle for survival: Geopolitics of the Gaza genocide
Mar 25,2025 – JORDAN TIMES / Ramzy Baroud In a genocidal war that has spiraled into a struggle for political survival, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition and the global […]
Nostalgia, relief and loss as some Syrians mark their first Ramadan back home in years
Nostalgia, relief and loss as some Syrians mark their first Ramadan back home in years Hassan al-Ahmad, 65, stands with his children and grandchildren inside his damaged house, as returning […]