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.
Commandment – Say, ‘I only exhort youto doone thing: that you stand up before Allah in twos and singly and then reflect. You will then know that there is no insanity in your companion; he is only a Warner to you of an impending severe punishment [34:47] Say, ‘I only exhort you to […]
by Michael Jansen, The Jordan Times. Jun 04,2015 – When voters in Turkey’s 81 provinces cast their votes in 175,000 ballot boxes in 970 districts in the June 7 parliamentary election, they could decide the fate of democracy in their country. If they give the ruling Justice and Development Party […]
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By Saadia Qamar / Mehek Saeed Published: June 3, 2015 LAHORE / KARACHI: Season after season, we have seen fashion shows that aim to upgrade the style trend, but there are a few that go beyond the bandwagon. As a tribute to the grandiosity of Asian culture, this year’s Fashion […]
by Robert Fisk, The Independent Robert Fisk speaks to a colonel confidently preparing his men for battle at Frikeh in the Orontes river valley where Assad’s troops were besieged just last month ROBERT FISK FRIKEH Thursday 04 June 2015 Approaching front lines is usually the same. First come the fields […]
The efforts of western states are fruitless – the sectarian terror group won’t be defeated by the same power that incubated it in the first place The war on terror, […]
Commandment – O our people, respond to Allah’s Summoner and believe in Him. He will forgive you your sins, and protect you from a painful punishment [46:32] ‘O our people, respond to Allah’s Summoner and believe in Him. He will forgive you your sins, and protect you from a painful […]
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 […]