Saudi Tycoon Loses Billionaire Status After Charity Donation
Sulaiman bin Abdul Aziz Al Rajhi, a co-founder of Al Rajhi Bank and one of Saudi Arabia’s top businessmen, has donated most of his wealth to charity. Read More: The World’s […]
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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.
Uncovering the Layers of Gérôme: Qatar’s revisionist look at Orientalism
December 22, 2024 at 2:43 pm Installation view of Seeing is Believing The Art and Influence of Gérôme Courtesy of MATHAF Arab Museum of Modern Art and Lusail Museum Doha […]
In which country is the Jalsa Salana of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community prohibited?
In fact, the practice of intolerance does not only come from people who are unfamiliar with the meaning of diversity Mubindah.id – On December 5, I and two colleagues who are also academics and activists received an invitation from the West Sumatra Ahmadiyah Congregation. Namely to attend the grand event […]
Saudi Arabia, OIC welcome UN resolution seeking ICJ advisory opinion on Israel’s obligations
Saudi Arabia, OIC welcome UN resolution seeking ICJ advisory opinion on Israel’s obligations Palestinians struggle to reach for food at a distribution center in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, Friday, Dec. […]
The struggle for water in Iraq poses a greater threat than war
December 19, 2024 This aerial view shows Iraq’s Euphrates river flowing in the district of al-Hindiyah east of Karbala on June 7, 2024 [KARAR JABBAR/AFP via Getty Images] After decades […]
Appeal for Prayers in Light of Injustices in the World
His Holiness (aba) Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, said that everyone is aware of the state of affairs in the world. The conditions in Syria that have arisen are not entirely clear as of yet. Though it seems that a dictatorship has come to an […]
Friday Sermon Summary 20th December 2024: ‘Various Expeditions During the Life of the Holy Prophet (sa)’
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad – Khalifatul Masih V(aba)The Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) 20th December 2024 After reciting Tashahhud, Ta‘awwuz and Surah al-Fatihah, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba) said that he has been […]
The Eternal Quest: How ancient civilisations explored divinity
19th December 2024 Al-Fawaz Ajimoti, Student, Jamia Ahmadiyya International Ghana In our modern, secular age, scepticism and atheism have become increasingly common. Many people today see religious and spiritual beliefs […]
Kosovo population shrunk by 12%, census boycotted by Serbs shows
by Agencies ISTANBUL Dec 19, 2024 – DAILY SABAH People gather during the holiday season in Mother Teresa Square in Pristina, Kosovo, Dec. 18, 2024. (Reuters Photo) Kosovo’s population has shrunk […]
Report unveils systemic anti-Muslim racism rooted across Europe
by Daily Sabah ISTANBUL Dec 19, 2024 – Edited By Nurbanu Tanrıkulu Kızıl Pro-Palestinian demonstrators who show the victory sign are escorted by police as they leave a building of the […]
World’s displacement crisis is only getting worse
Chris Doyle December 19, 2024 Can one imagine a year passing nowadays when the number of refugees and internally displaced people declines? Sadly, these circumstances are hard to imagine. The […]
UN votes overwhelmingly for ICJ probe of Israeli role in Gaza’s ‘dystopian humanitarian nightmare’
People inspect the damage following an Israeli strike on a home in the Al-Daraj neighborhood in Gaza City. (Reuters) Updated 7 sec ago Ephrem Kossaify December 20, 2024 The UN […]
The EU continues to protect Israel and its genocide of the Palestinians
December 19, 2024 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during a press conference in Brussels, Belgium on December 18, 2024 [AB Konseyi/Pool/Anadolu Agency] European Commission President Ursula von der […]
UK shadow justice secretary criticised for demanding end to Islamic courts in UK
Like Jewish beth din and Catholic tribunals, Islamic courts are unofficial bodies with no legal standing or enforcement powers British Conservative Party politician Robert Jenrick (AFP) By Imran Mulla Published date: 19 […]
Human Rights Watch: Israel is guilty of extermination and acts of genocide in Gaza
Consensus grows as US human rights organisation follows Amnesty in finding that Israel is committing genocide A Palestinian girl holds glasses in her hands as she stands amidst the damage […]
Inside ‘Greater Israel’: myths and truths behind the long-time Zionist fantasy
The expansive territorial ambitions of creating a “Greater Israel” once seemed only to be a right-wing Zionist fantasy. Today, current events in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria show it might be […]
Italy’s ex-interior minister opposes hijab ban
September 4, 2012 Editor’s Note: ok, old News. But still valid … Italy’s former Minister of the Interior Roberto Maroni has strongly opposed a decree banning the Islamic female dress […]
‘Tired of writing about dead kids’: why a US state department worker resigned over Israel-Gaza policy
Mike Casey, one of only two people explicitly focused on Gaza, left over inaction and doing ‘what the Israelis want’ Joseph Gedeon in Washington Wed 18 Dec 2024 When Mike Casey […]
Muslim Billionaire’s Noble Intentions to Build Britain’s Largest Islamic Cemetery Criticized
Residents reject Islamic cemetery on environmental grounds Rep: Fuji E Permana / Red: Nashih Nashrullah Photo: EPA British flag (illustration). Residents reject Islamic cemetery on environmental grounds REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, LONDON […]