With marriage out of favour, Iran turns to matchmaking
By AFP – Jun 17,2015 – JORDAN TIMES TEHRAN — An alarming rise in the number of young Iranians who are shunning marriage prompted an unprecedented step from the government […]
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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.
Further fracturing Arab countries
Jun 17,2015 – JORDAN TIMES BY MICHAEL JANSEN The battle between Kurdish militiamen and Daesh over the strategic Syrian border town of Tel Abyan has been a crucial test for both sides; Daesh is certain to try to regain control. The town, across from the Turkish city of Akcakale, is […]
Philippine Muslim rebels hand over weapons
The Philippines’ largest Muslim rebel group has handed over dozens of firearms to authorities, as part of a peace deal signed last year. The handover of assault weapons, including mortar and rocket launchers, was attended by Philippine President Benigno Aquino III at a ceremony on Tuesday at a rebel camp […]
501. Commandment – Stretch not thy eyes towards what We have bestowed on some classes of them to enjoy for a short time …
501. Commandment – Stretch not thy eyes towards what We have bestowed on some classes of them to enjoy for a short time, and grieve not over them; and lower thy wing of mercy for the believers [20:132] And strain not thy eyes after what We have bestowed on some […]
No agreement on country quotas for asylum seekers
JUN 16, 2015 – SWISSINFO.CH The asylum centre in Chiasso has registered large numbers of applicants (Keystone) The Dublin agreement – which states that asylum applications must be handled by the country where a refugee arrives – has reached its limits, said Justice Minister Simonetta Sommaruga in Luxembourg […]
UNRWA needs urgent support
Jun 16,2015 – JORDAN TIMES UNRWA is struggling to avert a critical financial crisis that threatens the essential operations of the 60-year-old UN agency for Palestine refugees. At a recent briefing in Amman, UNRWA Commissioner General Pierre Krahenbul warned that the current deficit stands at $101 million and that the […]
Hamas, Israel in indirect ‘exchange of ideas’ over truce
By AFP – Jun 16,2015 -JORDAN TIMES Palestinian children play in front of the rubble of buildings which were destroyed during the 50-day war between Israel and Hamas in the summer of 2014, in the village of Khuzaa, east of Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, on Monday (AFP photo) GAZA […]
Fasting is excellent for diabetics – expert
Abdulaziz Al-Turki ARAB NEWS Published — Wednesday 17 June 2015 L DAMMAM: Diabetics must consult their doctors before deciding to fast in Ramadan even though the month can be an excellent way to improve overall health, the Saudi Diabetes and Endocrine Association (SDEA) said recently. Abdulaziz Al-Turki, chairman of the […]
Innovative Haj and Umrah app launched
SHARING KNOWLEDGE: The app is in Unicode format which allows users to copy and share any information through WhatsApp, SMS, Facebook and e-mail. ARAB NEWS Published — Tuesday 16 June 2015 Last update 16 June 2015 12:54 am JEDDAH: An Indian scholar has launched an Urdu application for smartphones providing […]
500.Commandment – Who, when a misfortune overtakes them, say, ‘Surely, to Allah we belong and to Him shall we return
Commandment – Who, when a misfortune overtakes them, say, ‘Surely, to Allah we belong and to Him shall we return [2:157] Who, when a misfortune overtakes them, say, ‘Surely, to Allah we belong and to Him shall we return.’ EDITOR’S NOTE: On this publication of the 500th of […]
Jordan: ‘Tourism revenues threatened with half billion dinar drop’ (about half billion Pounds)
‘Tourism revenues threatened with half billion dinar drop’ By Omar Obeidat – Jun 15,2015 – Last updated at Jun 15,2015 Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour addresses a meeting attended by chief editors of local dailies and several members of the Cabinet (JT photo) AMMAN — Jordan’s tourism receipts may drop by […]
British police hunt for family of 12 suspected of travelling to Syria
JUN 16, 2015 – 10:51 LONDON (Reuters) – British police said on Tuesday they were hunting for three sisters and their nine children whose family fear they may have travelled to Syria to join a relative believed to be involved in the fighting there. Khadija Dawood, Sugra Dawood and Zohra […]
Stratfor: A Net Assessment of East Asia
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15 tips to adjust your body for Ramadan
NURBANU KIZIL ISTANBUL PublishedJune 14, 2015 AA Photo With only a few days left till Ramadan, -considered by Muslims to be one of the holiest months in the Islamic calendar-, millions of people around the world are preparing to observe a month filled with fasting, prayer, and worship to feed […]
Niger's answer to the Wild West
Agadez was once a jewel of the Sahara desert thronging with tourists Pick-up vehicles carryingmigrants hopingto reach Europe leavea clandestine shelterin Agadez.Image Credit: AFP The migrants in Agadez are mainly from West Africa.Image Credit: AFP PUBLISHED: 12:57 JUNE 15, 2015 AFP Agadez: Its stunning ancient mosque and atmospheric streets once […]
As election nears, Danish parties vow tighter immigration rules
JUN 15, 2015 – 07:02 By Alexander Tange and Sabina Zawadzki TONDER, Denmark (Reuters) – Recalling how a group of refugees once threatened his life if he did not retract a police statement, Frank Pedersen is angry about the increasing number of immigrants in Denmark. They are, he says, running […]
Public urged to look for Ramadan crescent moon
By Petra – Jun 14,2015 – JORDAN TIMES AMMAN — Chief Islamic Justice Ahmad Hilayel on Sunday called on the public to look for the crescent moon (hilal) at sunset on Tuesday. The crescent marks the beginning of the fasting month of Ramadan. If the sighting is confirmed, Muslims in […]
Jordanian unity a source of strength, pride — King
By Jordan Times – Jun 14,2015 – His Majesty King Abdullah speaks to Northern Badia residents during a visit to the region on Sunday (Photo courtesy of Royal Court) AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday expressed his pride in the unity of Jordanians and assured them that addressing […]
Robert Fisk: America siding with 'terrorists' like al-Nusra? It's not a conspiracy theory; History suggests otherwise, as well as intelligence reports
Most Used No apologies for returning today to the strange case of the “moderate” Jabhat al-Nusra rebels, the throat-cutters and executioners who are playing the anti-Isis card to woo the US. Their leader, you may recall, told Qatar’s Al Jazeera channel that his al-Qaeda affiliated warriors will oppose both Isis […]
499. Commandment – Who has created death and life that He might try you — which of you is best in deeds (Trials and Tribulations for believers)
499. Commandment – Who has created death and life that He might try you — which of you is best in deeds (Trials and Tribulations for believers) [67:3] Who has created death and life that He might try you — which of you is best in deeds; and He is […]