How long can Israel’s policy of deliberate nuclear ambiguity hold?
Analysis Details of Israel’s nuclear program came to light as a result of revelations by a technician who worked at Dimona from 1977 to 1985. (AFP) Updated 16 min 50 […]
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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.
Israel’s halt to food and aid deliveries worsens Gaza conditions
Palestinian children sit on the rubble of their house as they wait to break their fast in Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip on March 10, 2025, during the Muslim […]
Mosques open nationwide for a unique Ramadan experience
The Ahmadiyya Muslim community are set to host their biggest ever event WITH RAMADAN being a time of reflection, gratitude, and self-discipline and with fasting offering many physical, mental, and […]
South Africa: Jozini Men Call for Bill to Protect Property Rights in Polygamous Marriages but Reject the Requirement for Wives’ Written Consent
Participate in Parliament » News Details A number of men participating in public hearings on the Marriage Bill at the Machibini Community Hall in Jozini welcomed the provisions in the Bill […]
The Three Stages of Ramadan
Source: Be Islamic Mar 20, 2024 No Comments MENU Ramadan is a month of fasting, reflection, devotion, generosity, and sacrifice observed by Muslims around the world. Over the centuries, Ramadan has retained its […]
Duas for the first, second, and third Ashra of Ramadan
Seren Morris Published April 12, 2022 1:13pm Updated April 12, 2022 1:13pm Comments Ramadan is a holy month observed by Muslims, which started on April 2 and will end on May 1 this year. Ramadan is marked […]
100th Anniversary of Ahmadiyah Indonesia in Jakarta Holds Blood Donation
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Indonesian Ahmadiyah Congregation, a number of events were held, including blood donation, distribution of basic necessities to the surrounding community, and a clothing bazaar. The event took place at the Rahmat Ali Building, Jl. Balikpapan I Number 10, Central Jakarta on Sunday, March […]
Why Israel wants Syria to become a failed state
Ali Bakir 3 March 2025 Netanyahu is pursuing an expansionist agenda under the pretext of minimising any potential threats in the post-Assad era Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks in Jerusalem […]
Night of Decree: Better than 83 Years of Life
by National Tarbiyyat Department USA What is Lailatul Qadr? “From various narrations of the Holy Prophet(sa) we find that in the last 10 days of Ramadan, one night comes that is […]
Pride and Prejudice and Islamic Inheritance Law
Nila AhmadWomen and Islam 6th March 2025 Add Comment Mrs. Bennet’s nerves were shot. Five daughters and no prospect in sight. After all, with their estate entailed to that Mr. […]
Backbiting: What is it and how can we avoid it?
9th March 2025 Ibrahim Nkrumah, Student, Jamia Ahmadiyya International Ghana Without a doubt, falsehood is a great evil. Hence, at its core, religion instructs us to always speak the truth. However, […]
Religious Persecution in Pakistan: The Systematic Targeting of Ahmadis
Mar 8, 2025 | news CAP Liberté de Conscience and the International Human Rights Committee (IHRC) are ringing the alarm bells over the continuing erosion of religious freedom in Pakistan. In a […]
Six Ahmadis arrested, 25 charged in Karachi’s Surjani Town, claims community
Six Ahmadis arrested, 25 charged in Karachi’s Surjani Town, claims community Community’s place of worship has been sealed, claims spokesperson Web Desk 08 Mar, 2025 Pakistan At least six members of the Ahmadiyya community were arrested and 25 charged in Karachi’s Surjani Town on Friday, the community claimed. In a […]
Dozens of Ahmadis taken into ‘protective custody’ after mob gathers outside Mosque
News Desk 18 hours ago Police on Friday took over two dozen members of the Ahmadi community, including children, into “protective custody” as a mob gathered outside their place of […]
US civil rights group warns Muslim immigrants not to travel overseas in March
US A new travel ban by President Trump could bar people from Afghanistan and Pakistan from entering the US as early as next week, media reports.Play Article Producer: Hatice Cagla […]
Why the fragmentation of the Islamic nation
By Sondoss Al Asaad March 8, 2025 – Tehran Times BEIRUT — In the first ten days of Ramadan, Muslims commemorate the passing of two founding Islamic figures who played […]
Iran says OIC must move from ‘rhetoric’ into ‘action’ as it demands collective sanctions on Israel
March 8, 2025 – TEHRAN – At the extraordinary Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) meeting in Jeddah on Friday, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi delivered a harsh condemnation of Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza and demanded immediate collective sanctions against the regime. The meeting, […]
Belief in the unseen: The journey from reasoned assessment to Divine certainty
7th March 2025 Iftekhar Ahmed, Ahmadiyya Archive & Research Centre Introduction The Holy Quran, the ultimate source of guidance for Muslims, highlights belief in the unseen (iman bi l-ghayb) as a fundamental […]
Opinion: The question of women’s rights
8th March 2025 Fazal Masood Malik and Farhan Khokhar, Canada The question of women’s rights has long been a contentious issue, with debates often swinging between the realms of religion and secular […]