Greek, Turkish Cypriots link arms across border: ‘Solution Now’
DAILY SABAH WITH AGENCIES ISTANBUL Greek and Turkish Cypriots form a human chain during a demonstration in favor of a peace settlement on divided Cyprus at Ledra’s checkpoint of the […]
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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.
Erdogan says EU presented Turkey with new 12-month diplomatic timetable – Hurriyet
Reuters International MAY 27, 2017 – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan greets students during a graduation ceremony at an Imam Hatip religious school association in Istanbul, Turkey, May 26, 2017. […]
AN’NUR, WINTERTHUR: Controversial Swiss mosque to shut down after Ramadan
MAY 28, 2017 – 11:18 The mosque was raided last year when its Imam incited followers to to murder other Muslims who refused to take part in communal prayers(Keystone) The […]
In war zones across the world, education is being cut out of foreign aid – so young people join Isis instead
The world is now witnessing the highest levels of forced displacement that have ever been recorded. If we don’t respond by rebuilding schools and universities, the cycle of terrorism will […]
Angry, disaffected Muslim youth? Don’t believe the hype – look at what they did after the Manchester attack
The Royal British Legion, Red Cross and Save the Children are among charities that more than 5,000 young British Muslims raised millions for this year – on the streets their message now is, ‘Love for all, hatred for none’ Qasim Rashid 33 comments Call of duty: Muslim youths waste no time in […]
Belgrade authorities demolish illegal mosque ahead of Ramadan
Reuters International MAY 26, 2017 – BELGRADE (Reuters) – Local authorities demolished an illegal mosque on the outskirts of Belgrade after Serbian police secured the area in a pre-dawn action on Friday, ahead of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, despite protests by local Muslims and Islamic clergy. The construction […]
If we asked young British Muslims what they think about extremism, we might actually be able to tackle the issue
The last census recorded the UK Muslim population at 2,660,116 – people need to get it into their heads that not every Muslim in the country knows each other Muhbeen Hussain […]
Jeremy Corbyn is right: we can be honest about the causes of terrorism while still refusing to justify it
Politically unpopular or not, this kind of conversation is vital if we are to take terrorism seriously, and if we are to hope effectively to combat it. I know: I’ve spent […]
A Danger to the World: It’s Time to Get Rid of Donald Trump – Der Spiegel Editorial
Donald Trump has transformed the United States into a laughing stock and he is a danger to the world. He must be removed from the White House before things get […]
Trump in Brussels’The Germans Are Bad, Very Bad’
At a meeting with European Union leaders on Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump was sharply critical of Germany. DER SPIEGEL spoke with meeting participants. By Peter Müller in Brussels DPA U.S. President Donald Trump May 26, 2017 U.S. President Donald Trump voiced significant displeasure over Germany’s trade surplus on Thursday […]
Istanbul’s Ramadan rituals
MIRAÇ GEYIK ISTANBUL Eyüp Sultan Mosque hosts various events during every Ramadan. Ramadan, the month that Muslims around the world have been looking forward to almost a year, has finally […]
The mental and spiritual fragmentation of the Muslim world
İBRAHIM KALIN@ikalin1 Illustration by Necmettin Asma The Muslim world has to recover from its state of impoverishment and rebuild its intellectual and moral habitat. While being firmly anchored in its own tradition and roots, it has to approach the world with the perspective of an open horizon The Muslim […]
Fasting with soul and spirit
İBRAHIM KALIN@ikalin1 People arriving at the Sultanahmet Mosque in Istanbul for Friday prayers before the Muslim holy month of Ramadan starts, May 26. As we begin the month of Ramadan, let’s hope and pray that our fasting and prayers reach the depths of our souls and spirits Today is the […]
Ramadan profiles: Abu Bakr As-Siddiq, the Prophet’s closest companion
We begin with taking a glimpse at the unique relationship between Prophet Mohammed and his companion Abu Bakr As-Siddiq. (Screengrab: YouTube) By Shounaz Meky Al Arabiya Saturday, 27 May 2017 During the month of Ramadan, Al Arabiya English is publishing a series of profiles on prominent historical figures in Islam. We […]
Exclusive – Tillerson declines to host Ramadan event at State Department: sources
Reuters International MAY 26, 2017 – (reuters_tickers) By Yeganeh Torbati WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has declined a request to host an event to mark Islam’s holy month of Ramadan, two U.S. officials said, apparently breaking with a bipartisan tradition in place with few exceptions […]
Salman Abedi wasn’t a lone wolf – he was a known wolf, and the Muslim community tried to warn us about him
Our Prime Minister was Home Secretary and in charge of MI5 when they were tipped off about Abedi – do the victims’ families have a right to an explanation of why the warnings were not heard? Muddassar Ahmed 16 hours ago 17 comments “What more can a law abiding Muslim […]
This 11-year-old’s letter using the Geneva Conventions to criticise her school is absolutely amazing
A tweet from the author Mason Cross of his daughter’s school feedback form has been shared thousands of times. Cross shared the photo on Thursday, and within hours it had been shared over 12,000 times and liked by more than 33,000. View image on Twitter The form asked his daughter what […]
We must look to the past, not Isis, for the true meaning of Islam
Emir Abdelkader was a Muslim, Sufi, sheikh, humanist, protector of his people against Western barbarism, protector of Christians against Muslim barbarism, so noble that Abe Lincoln sent him a pair of Colt pistols Robert Fisk @indyvoices 2 days ago Muslim historians claim Abdelkader saved 15,000 Christians, which may be a […]
Qadian, India: Punjab Ed Board declares Matriculation results; all Nusrat Girls High students achieve first division
Today student were jubilant for achieving this success and school principal, Mrs. Ghazala Parveen, greeted the students, their parents and school staff for the celebrations of this success. Clockwise from left: 1-Syed Rubina Aziz | 2-Arbia Tahir | 3-Maria Kousar Times of Ahmad | News Watch | Int’l Desk Source/Credit: […]
Muslims in America, by the numbers
Fiza Pirani The Atlanta Journal-Constitution 8:00 a.m. Thursday, May 25, 2017 National/World News Share Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world. In fact, if current trends continue, Muslims will surpass Christians as the world’s largest religious group in the second half of this century, according to the Pew Research Center. […]