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.
ARAB NEWS | Published — Tuesday 30 May 2017 A poster of Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar is held by his supporters during a rally in Benghazi to celebrate Haftar’s victories against opponents. (Reuters) JEDDAH: The commander of the east Libyan forces has accused Qatar and other countries of supporting terrorist […]
FOUZIA KHAN | Published — Monday 29 May 2017 JEDDAH: The Turkish city of Istanbul hosted a unique Saudi artistic event on Saturday, with the launch of the film “Bilal” directed by Saudi director Ayman Tariq Jamal. The Saudi animated film was presented in 300 Turkish cinemas and was dubbed […]
Agence France Presse | Published — Sunday 28 May 2017 German Chancellor Angela Merkel delivers a speech during a joint campaigning event of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Christiqn Social Union (CSU) in Munich on Saturday. (AFP / dpa / Matthias Balk) FRANKFURT AM MAIM, Germany: Europe “must […]
By AFP – May 28,2017 – JORDAN TIMES OCCUPIED JERUSALEM — Israel’s government on Sunday approved plans to instal a cable car to Jerusalem’s Old City, a project likely […]
US president’s first visit to Europe memorable for body-language battles and patchy understanding of the bloc Donald Trump passes in front of Montenegrin prime minister Dusko Markovic (on his right) […]
ANADOLU AGENCY ISTANBUL Ramadan becomes more spiritual and beautiful when it is shared and this year, it is time to put conflicts aside and get together around one table. The […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]