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.
Imaan Irfan 30 July 2024 You’d imagine Labour would be keen to address Muslim grievances after haemorrhaging votes in the election. All the evidence so far suggests they are happy to ignore them Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer is seen in the stands during the opening ceremony of the […]
Stella Maris removed after condemning Israel’s ‘genocidal attacks’ on Gaza The investigation into Stella Maris (above) led by Morag Ross KC said she exercised ‘poor judgment’ but said ‘firing’ her […]
Nadia Ahmad 1 August 2024 From the Paris Olympics to US elections, true inclusivity requires more than lip service Women pose with a banner reading ‘football for all’, protesting […]
by Daily Sabah Istanbul Aug 01, 2024 – A Russian Tupolev Tu-204-300 aircraft prepares to land at Ankara Esenboğa Airport in Ankara, for a prisoner swap coordinated by Türkiye’s National Intelligence […]
OpinionImmigration and asylum Zoe Williams The right calls them ‘economic migrants’; progressives respond by focusing on women and children. I’ve fallen into that trap myself Wed 31 Jul 2024 The […]
Owen Jones On social media, the far right spread false claims about the suspect, playing into the bigotry of a rightwing populist ecosystemWed 31 Jul 2024 16.55 BSTShare How did […]
Fears asylum seeker accommodation may come under threat from ‘mindless thuggery’ of agitators Josh Halliday and Neha Gohil Thu 1 Aug 2024 Police forces have been urged to step up patrols outside […]
Epigraph: بَدِيعُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ ۖ وَإِذَا قَضَىٰ أَمْرًا فَإِنَّمَا يَقُولُ لَهُ كُن فَيَكُونُ He is the Originator of the heavens and the earth, and when He decrees something, He says only, ‘Be,’ […]
Rioters attack local mosque in the English town where children were killed amid a flurry of online misinformation. By Al Jazeera Staff Published On 31 Jul 202431 Jul 2024 British Muslims, […]
July 27, 2024 ISLAMABAD — Unknown attackers in central Pakistan shot and killed a member of the minority Ahmadi community Saturday amid an uptick in violence, against what critics describe […]
by Daily Sabah with Agencies ISTANBUL Jul 30, 2024 A pro-Israel demonstrator (L) shouts at a pro-Palestinian demonstrator during a pro-Palestinian protest in Washington, U.S., April 27, 2024. (AP Photo) The […]
by Muhittin Ataman Jul 30, 2024 – DAILY SABAH Palestinian civilians make their way as they return to the eastern side of Khan Younis after Israeli forces pulled out from […]
Faisal J. Abbas July 31, 2024 Against a backdrop of continuous bombing, political assassinations and endless civilian casualties, it is hard for voices of reason and moderation in this region […]
Arnab Neil Sengupta July 31, 2024 The brouhaha over the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris has struck many Francophiles as a case of much ado about nothing, […]
Source of video / Courtesy: BBC Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times This is an hour and a half movie or documentary about […]
Middle East and north Africa Simon Tisdall The killing of Hamas’s political leader has raised tensions yet again. Only a ceasefire in Gaza offers any prospect of peace Wed 31 […]
Analysis Bethan McKernan in Jerusalem While Hamas’s capacity to retaliate is diminished, response could come from axis of militias backed by Iran Wed 31 Jul 2024 Like all prominent Hamas […]
Editor’s Note. Should this not be the headlines in all newspapers worldwide? Well, as you know, it is not. (Excuse my sarcasm). Instead the Government of Israel keeps pushing for […]
Epigraph: He it is Who has sent His Messenger with the guidance and the Religion of Truth, that He may cause its teachings to prevail over all religions, even if […]
By Reuters July 31, 2024 Item 1 of 2 Palestinian group Hamas’ top leader, Ismail Haniyeh speaks during a press conference in Tehran, Iran, March 26, 2024. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS/File Photo [1/2]Palestinian group Hamas’ top leader, Ismail Haniyeh speaks during a press conference in Tehran, Iran, […]