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 […]
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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.
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. […]
Friday Sermon: Blessed month of Ramadan
Sermon Delivered by Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad at Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. Video Audio Summary Text Formats Print / NOTE: Alislam Team takes full responsibility for any errors or miscommunication in this Synopsis of the Friday Sermon Huzur cited verse 187 of Surah Al Baqarah, the translation reads, […]
Ramadan: Factors in the sighting of New Moon
The Islamic Calendar is based upon the moon or it’s called a lunar Calendar. The criterion for beginning each month is based upon the sighing of the New Crescent. The New Crescent appears after the birth of the New Moon. The New Moon or the conjunction occurs when the moon’s […]
Live Updates: Trump Is in Brussels, and Disagreement on Russia Emerges
By THE NEW YORK TIMES Photo President Trump and the United States delegation met in Brussels on Thursday with European representatives including Donald Tusk, president of the European Council; and […]
Trump Visits ‘Hellhole’ Brussels and Locals Haven’t Forgiven or Forgotten
by SAPHORA SMITH Protesters carry effigies of President Donald Trump and Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel during a rally in Brussels on Wednesday. Eric Feferberg / AFP – Getty I […]
Pope asks Trump to be peacemaker, gives him environmental letter
Reuters International MAY 24, 2017 – U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania meet Pope Francis during a private audience at the Vatican, May 24, 2017. REUTERS/Evan Vucci/Pool (reuters_tickers) […]
U.N. slams erasing of “cultural heritage” in Saudi Arabia
Reuters International MAY 24, 2017 DUBAI (Reuters) – United Nations cultural experts slammed Riyadh on Wednesday over the razing of a restive Shi’ite Muslim town’s old quarter, saying the work erased cultural heritage and violated human rights. Saudi Arabia has said that the redevelopment of old Awamiya, known as al-Musawara, […]
Indonesian president threatens to ‘clobber’ those who threaten pluralism
Reuters International MAY 24, 2017 – FILE PHOTO: Indonesia President Joko Widodo stands as he waits for the arrival of French President Francois Hollande at the presidential palace in Jakarta, […]
Lanterns, Korans as Jerusalem holy site meets Ramadan
Reuters International MAY 25, 2017 – A Palestinian man prays inside al-Aqsa Mosque, the third holiest shrine in Islam, on the compound known to Muslims as al-Haram al-Sharif and to […]