World’s displacement crisis is only getting worse
Chris Doyle December 19, 2024 Can one imagine a year passing nowadays when the number of refugees and internally displaced people declines? Sadly, these circumstances are hard to imagine. The […]
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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.
UN votes overwhelmingly for ICJ probe of Israeli role in Gaza’s ‘dystopian humanitarian nightmare’
People inspect the damage following an Israeli strike on a home in the Al-Daraj neighborhood in Gaza City. (Reuters) Updated 7 sec ago Ephrem Kossaify December 20, 2024 The UN […]
The EU continues to protect Israel and its genocide of the Palestinians
December 19, 2024 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during a press conference in Brussels, Belgium on December 18, 2024 [AB Konseyi/Pool/Anadolu Agency] European Commission President Ursula von der […]
UK shadow justice secretary criticised for demanding end to Islamic courts in UK
Like Jewish beth din and Catholic tribunals, Islamic courts are unofficial bodies with no legal standing or enforcement powers British Conservative Party politician Robert Jenrick (AFP) By Imran Mulla Published date: 19 […]
Human Rights Watch: Israel is guilty of extermination and acts of genocide in Gaza
Consensus grows as US human rights organisation follows Amnesty in finding that Israel is committing genocide A Palestinian girl holds glasses in her hands as she stands amidst the damage […]
Inside ‘Greater Israel’: myths and truths behind the long-time Zionist fantasy
The expansive territorial ambitions of creating a “Greater Israel” once seemed only to be a right-wing Zionist fantasy. Today, current events in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria show it might be […]
Italy’s ex-interior minister opposes hijab ban
September 4, 2012 Editor’s Note: ok, old News. But still valid … Italy’s former Minister of the Interior Roberto Maroni has strongly opposed a decree banning the Islamic female dress […]
‘Tired of writing about dead kids’: why a US state department worker resigned over Israel-Gaza policy
Mike Casey, one of only two people explicitly focused on Gaza, left over inaction and doing ‘what the Israelis want’ Joseph Gedeon in Washington Wed 18 Dec 2024 When Mike Casey […]
Muslim Billionaire’s Noble Intentions to Build Britain’s Largest Islamic Cemetery Criticized
Residents reject Islamic cemetery on environmental grounds Rep: Fuji E Permana / Red: Nashih Nashrullah Photo: EPA British flag (illustration). Residents reject Islamic cemetery on environmental grounds REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, LONDON […]
Exploring the Flawlessness of Nature: The Marvel of Microbial Magic
MAGAZINE: EDITION OCTOBER 2024Musa Sattar – UKScience, Medicine and Technology 15th December 2024 Add Comment © Shutterstock Unveiling the wonders of bacteria, tiny yet mighty titans of nature Musa Sattar, […]
Muslims Said It First: “Sofa”
Mansoor DahriIslamic History•Languages 18th December 2024 There are dozens of ordinary ‘English’ words that originally came from languages historically associated with Islam, such as Arabic, Persian and Urdu. Muslims have […]
The head covering commandment in the Holy Quran
17th December 2024 Iftekhar Ahmed, Ahmadiyya Archive and Research Centre In Europe, the headscarf has been a hot topic for ages. Not a day goes by without encountering some mention […]
When hunger becomes a weapon of mass destruction: A harrowing look at Gaza’s plight
18th December 2024 Fazal Masood Malik, Canada On a desperate search for food in Rafah, 20-year-old Muhannad Mu‘ayyad Abu Awwad made the ultimate sacrifice. A dedicated volunteer with Humanity First, […]
Israeli settlers set up tents in Lebanese border town
Israeli settlers set up tents in Lebanese border town Israeli settlers crossed into Lebanese territory on Wednesday, erecting tents and taking pictures of themselves. (@tamerqdh) Updated 23 sec ago NAJIA […]
Netanyahu boasts of transformation, but Israel’s image lies in ruins
Dec 18,2024 – JORDAN TIMES ‘ Michael Jansen On December 10, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made his first regular court appearance in his forever trial for corruption. He had […]
Deputy Chairman of West Java DPRD Speaks Out About Banning of Ahmadiyah Jalsah Salanah in Kuningan
Airing: Sunday, December 15, 2024 Ichsan see photopersonal doc Deputy Chairman of West Java DPRD Speaks Out About Ban on Ahmadiyah Jalsah Salanah in Kuningan TRIBUNJABAR.ID – Deputy Chairman of […]
Islamophobia is an everyday reality for too many Australians
Aftab Malik Sometimes it’s discrimination or harassment. Sometimes abuse or outright hatred. And sometimes violence. It must stop Tue 17 Dec 2024 Five years ago, then prime minister Scott Morrison […]
Muslim scholars discuss action for Al-Aqsa, Gaza in Istanbul event
by Daily Sabah Istanbul Dec 16, 2024 – Ali Erbaş, president of the Presidency of Religious Affairs of Türkiye, delivers a speech during the event, Istanbul Türkiye, Dec. 14, 2024. (Courtesy […]
From the Taliban to HTS: Ideological evolution or political opportunism?
Dec 15,2024 – JORDAN TIMES / Amer Al Sabaileh As the Syrian regime collapsed, Israel shifted its efforts towards redrawing the security geography and penetrating deeper into Syrian territory in […]
Israel to annex the West Bank – Why now? And what are the likely scenarios?
Dec 17,2024 – JORDAN TIMES / Ramzy Baroud Israel is getting ready to annex the occupied Palestinian West Bank. The annexation will be a major step backward on the road […]