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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.

Islamic finance: a powerful solution for climate action

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, […]

Report summary: Advancing Development Goals: Insights into Islamic Finance

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 […]

Power of Diversity Lecture Series: “Muslim/Arab Identity and Islamophobia”

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 […]