Preparing for Tomorrow – Raising Pious Children
October 2017 Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad – Khalifatul Masih V(aba) Address to the Ladies, delivered by Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmadaba, the Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community and 5th […]
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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.
Indonesia to add hundreds of counter-terrorism police to monitor IS
Reuters International This content was published on December 29, 2017 By Kanupriya Kapoor JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesia’s counter-terrorist police force is to get 600 extra personnel next year to monitor Islamic State networks and head off so-called lone wolf attacks, the chief of police in the world’s largest Muslim-majority country […]
New economic protests in Tehran challenge Iran’s government
By amir vahdat and jon gambrell, associated press TEHRAN, Iran — Dec 30, 2017, AFP/Getty ImagesAn Iranian woman raises her fist amid the smoke of tear gas at the University […]
Saudi-UAE pact’s aggressive policies could break up GCC: Oman source
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani shakes hands with Sultan Qaboos in Muscat, Oman, 15 February 2017 (Reuters) Joe Gill Tuesday 19 December 2017 14:03 UTC Oman and other Gulf states […]
Mohammed Bin Salman’s regional failures are leaving Saudi Arabia isolated
Manifestations of disrespect toward the Saudi leadership are being expressed across the region due to its poorly manoeuvred foreign and regional policies Mustafa Salama Friday 29 December 2017 08:44 UTC […]
The Top Ten South Asia Stories of 2017
Blog Post by Alyssa Ayres December 29, 2017 Rohingya refugee women cry while crossing the Naf River with an improvised raft to reach to Bangladesh in Teknaf, Bangladesh, November 12, 2017. Mohammad Ponir Hossain/Reuters As 2017 comes to an end, it’s time to assess which stories from South Asia had […]
Nigeria: Ahmadiyya Jammat Seeks Resuscitation of Moral Values
By Shakirah Adunola No fewer than 35, 000 Muslim faithful recently gathered at the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Nigeria 65th Islamic Conference, Jalsa Salana, to chart path to resuscitating the […]
Continuing conflicts: Is there hope for diplomacy in 2018?
By Imogen Foulkes December 29, 2017 UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura arrives for another round of peace talks in Geneva, December 13, 2017. (Keystone) “One year ago I […]
Turkey slams Greek Cypriot over hydrocarbon-related activities
DAILY SABAH ISTANBUL File Photo Turkey slammed the Greek Cypriot Administration Friday over its unilateral hydrocarbon-related activities in the Eastern Mediterranean, saying the Greeks disregard of Turkish Cypriot people’ […]
Germany’s biggest New Year’s Eve party sets up safe zone for women
REUTERS LONDON The area between Berlin’s June 17 street and Brandenburg gate is blocked in preparation for New Year Eve’s celebrations at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany, 29 December 2017. (EPA Photo) Organizers of Germany’s biggest New Year’s Eve party at Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate are setting up a […]
Jordan’s Abdullah dismisses brothers from military command
By JPOST.COM STAFF December 29, 2017 21:11 Breaking news. (photo credit: JPOST STAFF) Jordan’s King Abdullah dismissed his three brothers from Jordanian military command Friday, according to Jordanian media […]
Challenging the Saudi Crown Prince: Alwaleed bin Talal toughs it out
December 27, 2017 by James M. Dorsey Incarcerated for almost two months in a gilded cage in Riyadh’s luxurious Ritz Carlton Hotel, Saudi billionaire businessman Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal appears […]
When the World was Upside Down: Maps from Muslim Civilisation
By: Cem Nizamoglu and Khaleel Shaikh We tend to take many things for granted. Today, we are equipped with numerous means of communication and transport over land, sea and air. […]
I ‘ll be lover of Ahmadiyya until I die —Hon Justice Salihu Muhammad, Ex-Grandkadi
Retired Justice Salihu Muhammad, has expressed his love for Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat saying he would continue to be lover and friend of the jamaat till he dies. The former Grandkadi […]
Over 35,000 storm Ilaro for Ahmadiyya convention
By Gistmaster ‘Lets reform ourselves with ‘Love for all, hatred for none’’ The site was Jamia Ahmadiyya, Ilaro, Ogun State, venue of the 65th Jalsa Salana, (annual convention) of Ahmadiyya […]
A rights-based approach and a new strategy is needed in Palestine
Dec. 27 ,2017 – JORDAN TIMES – DAOUD KUTTAB The decision by the Trump Administration to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel has provided the Palestinian leadership with a unique opportunity. Palestinians can legitimately reject American monopolisation of the peace process. French, Russian and Chinese capitals have been approached […]
Jordan: ‘Zakat Fund paid JD200,000 to free 386 indebted women in 2017’
Initiative to remain in place throughout 2018 By Ahmed Bani Mustafa – Dec 28,2017 – JORDAN TIMES AMMAN — The Zakat Fund paid JD200,000 for the release of 386 women who were imprisoned after failing to pay back their loans in 2017, an official said on Thursday. The release came […]
The Boustani house encompasses both the tragedy and faith of Lebanon
Boustani owned a magnificent house only 400m from the Mar Mikhael station. His residence, his kindness and the memory of those trains is being honoured this month with paintings by the […]
London mayor urges PM May to cancel Trump’s visit
ANADOLU AGENCY WASHINGTON Reuters File Photo Describing London as the city of “tolerance, acceptance and diversity,” London Mayor Sadiq Khan, on Wednesday said President Donald Trump is “not welcomed.” […]
Turkey, Saudi Arabia key for ensuring peace in the region, PM Yıldırım says
DAILY SABAH ISTANBUL Crown Prince Salman (L) and PM Yıldırım Turkey and Saudi Arabia are two key countries for ensuring permanent peace and stability in the Middle East, Prime […]