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.
The former Prime Minister said some Qataris felt their country was being targeted because it was an ‘Arab, Islamic’ nation LIZZIE DEARDEN Monday 01 June 2015 2K PRINT A A A Qatari politicians have called the investigation into alleged corruption in its World Cup bid “racist” and accused the West […]
Campaigners have said soldiers should have been honoured 100 years ago ANDREW BUNCOMBE NEW YORK Tuesday 02 June 2015 There was never any doubt about the bravery of Sgt William Shemin and Pvt Henry Johnson, but it took almost 100 hundred years for it to be officially recognised. Campaigners for […]
by Robert Fisk, The Independent Sahar Qanbar lost her mother and brother as civilians and government soldiers fought side by side after being surrounded by brutal Islamist fighters. Robert Fisk visited her in Latakia ROBERT FISK LATAKIA Tuesday 02 June 2015 The only thing as heartbreaking as Sahar Qanbar’s smile […]
by Melissa Willets, Demand Media Excessive time-outs can negate the effectiveness of this form of discipline. “Stop that. Don’t do that. Sit down. Sit still. You’re headed for time-out…again!” Wow, doesn’t that sound exhausting, both for the parent and the kid? Over disciplining a tot can both stifle his spirit […]
August 27, 2013 · by Tariq Vaid · The Representative of India Today included the comments of BehramNam – Special Advisor to Indian PM Rajiv Gandhi, on his article on Gen. Zia-ul-Haq’s visit to India. He writes, “Pakistan President General Zia-ul-Haq arrived in New Delhi (enroute to Chennai to watch […]
USMAN AHMAD — MAY 31, 2015 DAWN PAKISTAN Members of the Ahmadi community hold the names of victims as they stand over their graves in on May 29, 2010. —Reuters A small girl who I will call Hina, sits perched on a stool, in the one corner of the living room […]
The leftist group is scheduled to hold an exhibition in Zurich in June, which will include testimonies by IDF soldiers on alleged human rights violations. By Barak Ravid | Jun. 2, 2015 | 5:01 PM Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely, May 25, 2015. Photo by Emil Salman Deputy Foreign Minister […]
June 1, 2014 Photo: Asian Express Aminur Chowdhury from Bradford, England was racially abused by homeless man Ben Gallon but rather than throw insults back, Aminur decided to engage in conversation with him and invited him to have a drink. Aminur says: “Initially I turned the other cheek but then I […]
Sepp Blatter has announced his intention to stand down as FIFA president Says ‘extraordinary congress’ will be called to elect a his successor Timetable has not been set but will likely take at least four months Blatter will continue to serve as president until elections take place Statement comes amid […]
486. Commandment – Convey the message of peace and love without any fear as Allah is with you [20:46] They replied, ‘Our Lord, we fear lest he commit some excess against us, or exceed all bounds in transgression.’ [20:47] God said, “Fear not; for I am with you both. I hear and I see.
ARAB NEWS Published — Tuesday 2 June 2015 JEDDAH: The Council of Ministers on Monday commended Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman for measures to improve services for millions of Haj and Umrah pilgrims. The Cabinet also decided to set up a fund for people injured, killed or […]
AP | Jun 01, 2015 | JORDAN TIMES GAZA CITY — Germany’s foreign minister paid a rare visit to the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip on Monday, calling on Israel to ease a blockade on the territory and urging Hamas prevent rockets from being fired into Israel. Frank-Walter Steinmeier became the latest […]
by Robert Fisk, The Independent It has been a personal war for these soldiers ROBERT FISK Monday 01 June 2015 Above us, white clouds graze the top of Tel Moussa, 9,400 feet of red rock above foothills of granite and valleys of innocent cherry orchards. Colonel Median of the Syrian […]
Commandment – An exemplary life of those who invites men to Allah [41:34] And who is better in speech than he who invites men to Allah and does good works and says, ‘I am surely of those who submit?’
There’s method in the madness of Isis’s cultural vandalism The more antiquities appear to be threatened, the more the mafias can charge for their booty by Robert Fisk, The Independent I find it all a bit odd, this concern of ours about the ruins of Palmyra. Sure, the Bride of […]
IN NEWS / BY TIMES / ON MAY 28, 2015 AT 11:07 AM / The Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission in Ghana will celebrate this year’s Khilafat Day on Sunday, May 31, […]
By Walter Mayr spiegel.de DPA In the third year of his pontificate, criticism is growing of Pope Francis. Members of the Vatican establishment are turning against him and he even shocks his own staff with his free thinking. Where does this enigmatic pope want to […]
484. Commandment – be thou steadfast as thou art commanded, and follow not their evil inclinations [42:16] To this, then, do thou invite mankind. And be thou steadfast as thou art commanded, and follow not their evil inclinations, but say, ‘I believe in whatever Book Allah has sent down, and I am […]
JIHADISTS More entry bans imposed against radicalisation By swissinfo.ch and agencies MAY 31, 2015 – 14:43 Switzerland has imposed more entry bans on radicalised non-Swiss citizens (Keystone) The Swiss government has authorised a number of entry bans on radicalised non-Swiss citizens in order to limit extremist groups who promote their […]
Muslims react to hate comments, make it clear just how ridiculous the internet can be Posted by Dina Rickman in videos Last month a nursery at a mosque in Tampa, Florida, burnt down. No one was injured in the incident but the story made the headlines and, inevitably, horrible comments were posted […]