Mannheimer Taxi Driver: I am not a hero, I am a Muslim
A man played a crucial role in the fatal journey in Mannheim on Shrove Monday: he prevented the 40-year-old from continuing his journey. Now he tells us what motivated him […]
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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.
Essence of Islam in Sunni Tradition: A Theological and Philosophical Analysis
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times Introduction: Sunni Islam, which comprises the majority of Muslims, understands the essence of Islam as submission to the […]
Indonesia: Expert: Ahmadiyah Should Break Away from Community Exclusivism
Friday, February 09, 2018 | 16:30 WIB Video Amidhan Shaberah and Musni Umar, experts presented by related parties, provided expertise in the trial of the judicial review of the Blasphemy […]
5 ways to attain Taqwa
3rd March 2025 Namood-E-Seher Mahmood, Germany Taqwa, often translated as righteousness or God-consciousness, is a central concept in Islam, representing a state of heightened awareness of Allah and a commitment […]
Price of rebellion: Collapse of the Ottoman Caliphate
2nd March 2025 Daniyal Mahmood Ahmad, Al Hakam A fragmented world Loyalty to one’s state is an important Islamic tenet – one which might have been overlooked when Sharif Hussein led […]
Yuval Abraham, Israeli Journalist and Oscar-Winning Filmmaker Accused of Anti-Semitism
Reporter Ida Rosdalina March 4, 2025 | 07:20 am YUVAL Abraham, an Israeli journalist, stood alongside his Palestinian activist friend, Basel Adra, as they received an Oscar for their documentary film “No Other Land” on Sunday, March 2, 2025. The documentary highlights the parallel realities in which both friends live – Abraham with […]
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 […]
Arab Leaders Unveil Key Aspects of Egypt’s Gaza Reconstruction Plan at Summit
March 4, 2025 News By Palestine Chronicle Staff Arab leaders, led by Egypt, reject the displacement of Palestinians from Gaza and advocate for a $53 billion plan to rebuild the Strip, stressing the importance of Palestinian sovereignty. At the emergency summit in Cairo on Tuesday, Arab leaders expressed their rejection of the […]
Hilversum alderman steps down over “anti-semitic” email
March 4, 2025 A GroenLinks alderman has stepped down from his post in Hilversum after being accused of writing an anti-semitic email to a local resident. Bart Heller was responding to […]
120-year-old Ahmadi Mosque demolished in Pakistan’s Punjab: Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya
120-year-old Ahmadi place of worship demolished in Pakistan’s Punjab: Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya Ahmadi worship place demolished in Pakistan, sparking outrage and highlighting ongoing persecution of the minority community Published – March 03, 2025 […]
Pakistan, Three Ahmadi Mosques Attacked in Punjab Within Ten Days
03/03/2025 Massimo Introvigne The authorities seem unable to resist the pressure and threats of the extremist organization Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan. by Massimo Introvigne “Bitter Winter” devoted a series of seven articles to Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), a violent political-religious Islamic organization that Pakistani authorities try unsuccessfully to contain, more often than not surrendering to […]
‘Muslims deserve fair representation in global decision-making bodies’
by Daily Sabah ISTANBUL Mar 03, 2025 Edited By Nurbanu Tanrıkulu Kızıl President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan speaks at an iftar event with families of martyrs in Istanbul, March 2, 2025. (AA […]
Accountability is only for Israelis, not Palestinians
Chris Doyle March 03, 2025 Who knows if there will ever come a day when a single accepted version of what happened on Oct. 7, 2023, gets a consensus? The […]
Building a world where justice trumps power
Ramzy Baroud March 03, 2025 International law is fighting for relevance. The outcome of this fight is likely to change the entire world’s political dynamics, which were shaped by the […]
Arab states and UN condemn Gaza aid blockade by Israel
10 hours ago Jaroslav Lukiv BBC News Several Arab states and the UN have condemned Israel for blocking the entry of all humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. Egypt and […]
France: Hijab ban in all sports would violate human rights and target Muslim women and girls
News 18 February 2025 French lawmakers must reject a discriminatory bill that would ban the wearing of “ostensibly religious” clothing and symbols during competitions in all French sports, Amnesty International said […]
Ramadan 2025: More than fasting—A month of mercy and meaning
Ramadan is a time of spiritual growth and deep human connection, offering a path to inner and communal transformation. A Muslim woman holds prayer beads during Ramadan in Dakar, Senegal. Contemplation and reflection play a vital role during the holy month (Reuters/Zohra Bensemra). February 28, 2025 Ramadan, the holiest and […]
Humanitarian organizations in Türkiye provide Ramadan aid locally, globally
by Daily Sabah with AA ISTANBUL Mar 02, 2025 – 11:53 am GMT+3 People gather at Sultanahmet Square for the first iftar of Ramadan, Istanbul, Türkiye, on March 1, 2025. (AA […]
Ceasefire in peril: Netanyahu’s tactics and the fight for Gaza’s future
Mar 02,2025 -JORDAN TIMES During last week’s visit to the region, Trump administration envoy Steve Witkoff has been tasked with extending the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire which stalled […]
Frankly Speaking: Should Israel pay for rebuilding Gaza?
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