Gaza’s Norwegian friend
NEIL BERRY ARABNEWS.COM Published — Wednesday 15 July 2015 Every time that Israel has attacked Gaza since 2006, the Norwegian doctor, Mads Gilbert, has volunteered to treat wounded men, women […]
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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.
First rule of refugees – don’t be a Muslim if you want help We now treat each refugee on the grounds of their race, religion or purpose of flight. We do not treat them as human beings
by Robert Fisk, The Independent Nineteenth-century Americans were on safe ground when they inscribed the words of Emma Lazarus on the Statue of Liberty: “Give me your tired, your poor, […]
Last 10 days of the holy month
Last 10 days of the holy month A general view of the Grand Mosque in Makkah on Thursday. (AN photo by Ahmad Hashad) ARAB NEWS Published — Friday 10 July 2015 Each and every day of Ramadan is no less than a blessing. Muslims start preparing for Ramadan in […]
2 million worshippers pray at Grand Mosque on 27th night
FAITHFUL CONGREGATION: The Grand Mosque in Makkah was packed to capacity on the 27th night of Ramadan. (AN photo by Ahmed Hashad) ABDULHADI HABTOR Published — Wednesday 15 July 2015 JEDDAH: More than two million worshippers offered Isha and taraweeh prayers on 27th night of Ramadan at the Grand […]
JORDAN defends Jerusalem Islamic names at UNESCO
By JORDAN TIMES – Jul 14,2015 – AMMAN — The Cabinet on Tuesday reviewed the outcomes of the 39th session of the World Heritage Committee held in Bonn, Germany, between June 28 and July 8, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. During the UNESCO’s session, the committee adopted a draft […]
528. Commandment – Ponder over the fruit thereof when it bears fruit, and the ripening thereof
528. Commandment – Ponder over the fruit thereof when it bears fruit, and the ripening thereof [6:100] And it is He Who sends down water from the cloud; and We bring forth therewith every kind of growth; then We bring forth with that green foliage wherefrom We produce clustered grain. […]
First rule of refugees – don’t be a Muslim if you want help
We now treat each refugee on the grounds of their race, religion or purpose of flight. We do not treat them as human beings by Robert Fisk, The Independent Nineteenth-century Americans were on safe ground when they inscribed the words of Emma Lazarus on the Statue of Liberty: “Give me […]
526. Commandment – Go forth early in the morning to your field (for farming)
526. Commandment – Go forth early in the morning to your field (for farming) [68:23] Saying, ‘Go forth early in the morning to your field, if you would gather the fruit.’
527. Commandment – Ponder over every noble species on earth
527. Commandment – Ponder over every noble species on earth [26:8] Have they not looked at the earth, how many of every noble species have We caused to grow therein? [26:9] In that there is a Sign indeed; but most of these would not believe.
525. Commandment – Allah has made the earth for you a wide expanse, ‘That you may traverse the open ways thereof
525. Commandment – Allah has made the earth for you a wide expanse, ‘That you may traverse the open ways thereof [71:16] ‘Have you not seen how Allah has created seven heavens in perfect harmony, [71:17] ‘And has placed the moon therein as a light, and made the sun as a lamp? [71:18] ‘And Allah […]
Ahok promises to help Ahmadis keep their Mosque (Governor of Jakarta)
Corry Elyda, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta | Headlines | Sat, July 11 2015, 5:07 PM Governor Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama has said that he has ordered the South Jakarta Mayor […]
Fast with a Muslim Friend campaign focuses on unity – Mosque opens to community
BY DARLENE POLACHIC, FOR THE STARPHOENIX JULY 11, 2015 The Ahmadiyya Muslim community is in the midst of observing Ramadan, the holy month of fast which began on June 18 and ends July 17. The daily Ramadan fast begins an hour before sunrise (about 3:30 a.m.) and ends at sunset […]
The Hidden Script of U.S. Militarization in Honduras
July 2, 2015 COHA By: Laura V. Natera, Research Associate at the Council on Hemispheric Affairs On June 2, the United States announced that 180 Marines would be deployed to […]
Ramtha hospital receives more than 65 Syrian war-wounded patients over past two weeks
By JORDAN TIMES – Jul 09,2015 – AMMAN — More than 65 Syrian war-wounded patients — most of whom were injured by barrel bombs — arrived at the Ramtha Hospital […]
What I’m really thinking: the woman in the hijab
Source: The Guardian Anonymous I’m walking down the street and I can feel what you’re thinking when you see me. “Why is she even wearing that? Maybe he is forcing […]
A Life Commitment in Hijab
Friday, 18 April 2014 – By : | It was the end of winter 2011 when I sat in a room in Bibliotheek Openbare Amsterdam, listening carefully to my teacher […]
525. Commandment – Allah has made the earth for you a wide expanse, ‘That you may traverse the open ways thereof
525. Commandment – Allah has made the earth for you a wide expanse, ‘That you may traverse the open ways thereof [71:16] ‘Have you not seen how Allah has created seven heavens in perfect harmony, [71:17] ‘And has placed the moon therein as a light, and made the sun as […]
522. Commandment – The study of the Universe is the best deed
522. Commandment – The study of the Universe is the best deed [11:8] And He it is Who created the heavens and the earth in six periods, and His throne rests on water, that He might prove you to show which of you is best in conduct. And if thou […]
523. Commandment – Then look again: Seest thou any flaw?
523. Commandment – Then look again: Seest thou any flaw? [67:4] Who has created seven heavens in harmony. No incongruity canst thou see in the creation of the Gracious God. Then look again: Seest thou any flaw? [67:5] Aye, look again, and yet again, thy sight will only return unto […]
524. Commandment – Ponder over the creation of the heavens and the earth
524. Commandment – Ponder over the creation of the heavens and the earth [10:102] Say, ‘Consider what is happening in the heavens and the earth.’ But Signs and Warners avail not a people who will not believe. [3:192] Those who remember Allah while standing, sitting, and lying on their sides, […]