Palestinian captives and the overlooked occupation
Sep 04,2024 -JORDAN TIMES The unnecessary deaths of six Israeli hostages, Israel says by shots to the head by Hamas fighters late last week,has been blamed primarily on prime minister […]
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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.
Pope Francis, in Muslim-majority Indonesia, warns against religious extremism
By Joshua McElwee and Stefanno Sulaiman September 5, 2024 In order to foster a peaceful and fruitful harmony that ensures peace and unites efforts to remove the imbalances and suffering that still persist […]
Ten Myths About Israel Paperback
Ten Myths About Israel Paperback – May 2, 2017 by Ilan Pappe (Author) The myths and reality behind the state of Israel and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict—from “the most eloquent writer on Palestinian history” […]
The Chibanis – Bitter Bread: Algerian pensioners’ struggle in France
Video Duration 46 minutes 55 seconds46:55Al Jazeera World The Chibanis – Bitter Bread: Algerian pensioners’ struggle in France Algerians who came to France in the ’50s now face laws making it […]
Muslims in Europe: The Construction of a “Problem”
Article from the book The Search for Europe: Contrasting Approaches Culture Bichara Khader Catholic University of Louvain, Louvain, Belgium Some 25 million Muslims live in the 28 Member States of […]
Muslim professionals quit ‘hostile’ France in silent brain drain
Paris (AFP) – After being knocked back at some 50 interviews for consulting jobs in France despite his ample qualifications, Muslim business school graduate Adam packed his bags and moved to […]
The Great Mosque of Paris: A symbol of Islam in France
Paris’s oldest mosque is the epicentre of France’s Muslim community and serves as a bridge between the state and its Muslim citizens Gardens of the Great Mosque of Paris (MEE/Adrien le Coarer) By Kait Bolongaro Published date: 9 January 2017 PARIS – Behind the Jardin des Plantes, a solitary minaret overlooks a quiet […]
ICC chief prosecutor defends arrest warrants for Netanyahu
‘Several leaders and others told me and advised me and cautioned me’ not to issue arrest warrants, says Karim Khan Burak Bir |06.09.2024 – Update : 06.09.2024 Israeli Prime Minister […]
‘Deeply disturbed’ White House calls for inquiry into killing of Ayşenur Eygi
US news Eygi, 26, was protesting against settlements in occupied West Bank when she was killed by Israeli troops, witnesses say Léonie Chao-FongSat 7 Sep 2024 The White House said […]
Intentionally Hampering the Humanitarian Aid Process: Another Act in Israel’s Ongoing Genocide in Gaza
Format Analysis Sources Posted 4 Sep 2024 Attachments As part of its genocidal campaign against Palestinians, Israel has intentionally hampered the process of humanitarian aid delivery to and distribution in Gaza through various measures and policies. This includes smear campaign against the United Nations Relief and Work Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) […]
Friday Sermon Summary 6th September 2024: ‘Incidents From the Life of the Holy Prophet (sa) – The Battle of the Ditch’
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad – Khalifatul Masih V(aba)The Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) 6th September 2024 After reciting Tashahhud, Ta‘awwuz and Surah al-Fatihah, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba) said that he would mention […]
The Role of Mosques for the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community
The sealing of the Ahmadiyah Mosque in Garut has triggered various reactions from Indonesian society, reflecting the complexity of issues of religious freedom and social order in this country. Ahmadiyah, as a sect in Islam, often experiences discrimination and rejection from majority groups who consider their teachings deviant. On July […]
A sober greeting from Cyprus: Satirical reflections on a divided island
by Cenk Kaan Adasoy Sep 07, 2024 – DAILY SABAH Turkish Cypriots must stop being sidelined, while Western imperialism can no longer steer Cyprus’s destiny. (Illustration by Erhan Yalvaç) Northern […]
Why an Israel-Iran war is more likely than not
Abdulrahman Al-Rashed September 06, 2024 The Gaza war appears to be nearing its end with signs of agreements emerging, Hamas and Israel being closer in distance and Hezbollah’s Hassan Nasrallah […]
US-Turkish dual citizen killed in anti-settler protest in West Bank
Medics rush a US citizen who reportedly received a gunshot wound in the head to the emergency ward of a hospital in Nablus in the occupied West Bank on Sept. […]
Has the West Bank war and displacement begun?
Sep 04,2024 – JORDAN TIMES / Hasan Dajah The Palestinian people in the occupied West Bank are witnessing renewed chapters of siege, oppression and abuse, as Israeli practices escalate daily, […]
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community WA Holds 7th Annual Convention: A Historic Event Marking 50 Years of Religious Persecution and Resilience
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Perth MEDIA OPPORTUNITY: This two-day convention offers a unique media opportunity to explore how a community that has faced unimaginable adversity continues to stand as a model of […]
Hazrat Sir Zafrulla Khan’s critique of the partition of Palestine
24th November 2023 Amjad Mahmood Khan, National Secretary for External Affairs, USA As we witness incalculable human loss in Palestine, we must reflect not only on our present circumstances but […]
Kamala Harris should do what Joe Biden won’t: commit to actually reining in Israel
OpinionUS foreign policy Mohamad Bazzi Harris doesn’t need to impose a full embargo on Israel – but she can pledge to enforce US laws restricting arms transfers to human rights […]
Muslim Television Ahmadiyya joins African Union of Broadcasting
by Saheed Salawu September 6, 2024 in Eye of Islam THE Muslim Television Ahmadiyya (MTA) has formally become a member of the African Union of Broadcasting (AUB). The AUB presented a membership […]