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.
Scientific discipline, journalistic style Muslims of all backgrounds pray during the 2019 Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. Fethi Belaid/AFP via Getty Images Islam’s anti-racist message from the 7th century still resonates today […]
By Ngala Killian Chimtom Oct 9, 2024 |Africa Correspondent YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon – In a continent where polygamy is common, Catholic bishops in Africa are seeking both pastoral and theological ways to […]
25 November 2024 A popular Nigerian comedian and actor, Okechukwu Onyegbule, also known as Okey Bakassi, has faulted religious beliefs kicking against polygamy form of marriage in Africa, saying polygamy is the most suitable […]
Mehdi Leman 21 November 2024 • Across the globe, Muslim communities find themselves disproportionately affected by climate change, with extreme weather events, rising food insecurity, and other climate impacts taking a toll on their livelihoods, cultural practices, and spiritual life. In the last few years, devastating floods swept through Pakistan, affecting millions, […]
Abdul said that the Ahmadiyah Congregation of Depok City will continue to carry out internal activities as long as there are no activities to spread teachings to the community. October 22, 2021 Enlarge TEMPO.CO, Depok – The missionary of the Indonesian Ahmadiyah Congregation (JAI) in Depok City, Abdul Hafidz, emphasized that the […]
Julia Moore BBC Sussex Members of the Muslim and Jewish communities in Surrey gathered on Sunday in an “interfaith collaboration” to collect for a local foodbank. Kawther Hashmi, from the […]
Cherylann Mollan BBC News, Mumbai Abida Sultaan was nothing like your typical princess. She wore her hair short, shot tigers and was an ace polo player. She flew planes and […]
25th November 2024 Fayzaan Virk, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA On 5 November 2024, Donald Trump won back the presidency in a historic comeback victory. He dealt a blow to the opposing […]
Nov 25,2024 – JORDAN TIMES / Hasan Dajah The issue of annexing the West Bank to Israeli sovereignty is one of the most dangerous and controversial issues in the Israeli-Palestinian […]
Dr. Ramzy Baroud November 25, 2024 A major problem in American thinking relating to the Middle East is the utter rejection of the notion that Palestinian rights are fundamental, if […]
Gorka has implied that 98 percent of terrorists in the US are Muslim, and are opposed to American values Sebastian Gorka, former deputy assistant under the first Trump administration, speaks […]
Israel’s response has been bullish, but a public that thinks its army is not committing atrocities is slowly waking up An Israeli soldier uses a radio while sitting in the […]
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times The Western world has experienced a notable decline in religious affiliation and practice over recent decades. This trend […]
Hazrat Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmud Ahmad (ra)Islam•World Religions 20th November 2024 © Shutterstock Translated by Ahmad Nooruddeen Jahangeer Khan for The Review of Religions Translation Team. Address on 7th April 1934, upon […]
Mitchell Plitnick 20 November 2024 For his second term, the president-elect has assembled a team of loyalists comprising far-right Christian nationalists and neocon-style militarists – leading us to potential disaster […]
Michael Gassner Head of Islamic finance, strong in compliance and Sharia-compliance, board experience and educator November 25, 2024 Dear Subscribers, The mission of this newsletter is to facilitate understanding and application of Islamic blended finance, offering resources to support strategic planning and technical implementation for the international humanitarian and development […]
About 300 families relocate after fresh violence between Sunni and Shia Muslims kills 32 people Agence France-Presse in Peshawar Sat 23 Nov 2024 About 300 families have fled sectarian violence […]
Raising awareness, supporting victims and working closely with partner agencies are just some of the ways Tower Hamlets Council is working to reduce Islamophobia in the borough. More than 100 […]
November 22, 2024 Events The Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Engagement sponsors the Power of Diversity Lecture Series to inspire campus dialogue, community engagement and civic education and learning about the national narrative on diversity and inclusion. Homayra Ziad, director of campus partnerships at Interfaith America, will present on “Muslim/Arab Identity […]
by Nebi Miş Nov 20, 2024 – DAILY SABAH World leaders pose for photo shoot at G-20 summit, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Nov. 19. 2024. (İHA Photo) G-20 leaders discuss […]