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.
June 30, 2026/15 Muharram, 1449 “Another day, another arson attack on a mosque whilst worshippers are inside, this time in central Dublin, Republic of Ireland at the Al Madinah Prayer Hall. We are deeply concerned that hate-filled criminals feel emboldened to commit such acts of violence and intimidation across the […]
WORLD A fire at Al Madinah Hall on Talbot Street is under control with no injuries reported. Share a day ago Irish police have launched an investigation into a suspected arson attack on an Islamic prayer hall in central Dublin, broadcaster RTE reported on Monday. A fire broke out at Al Madinah […]
Daylight San Diego 29 Jun 2026 — About a month after two teenagers fatally shot three Muslims at the Islamic Center of San Diego, leaders there are teaching the community about what recovery can look like through activism, mental health and resilience. Written by Rami Alarian, Edited by Kate Morrissey The […]
Thousands of Muslims marched past Melbourne’s largest church last week. The Catholic church had a powerful response. Harrison Christian June 29, 2026 – In an effort to gain the perspectives of both regional and urban Australians, news.com.au took to the streets of Newtown to consider… Melbourne’s leading Catholic body has […]
Texas Muslims say anti-Islamic rhetoric making everyday life difficult – and threats and harassment not uncommon Tyler Hicks Mon 29 Jun 2026 Following a brutal Republican primary runoff in which Islamophobia took center stage, anti-Muslim hatred continues spilling into public life in Texas. Texans say that the hate speech shared by […]
Al Hakam Weekly 26th June 2026 حَدَّثَنَا عُمَرُ بْنُ حَفْصٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، حَدَّثَنَا الأَعْمَشُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي شَقِيقٌ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ الْحَارِثِ، عَنْ زَيْنَبَ، امْرَأَةِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ قَالَ فَذَكَرْتُهُ لإِبْرَاهِيمَ فَحَدَّثَنِي إِبْرَاهِيمُ عَنْ أَبِي عُبَيْدَةَ عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ الْحَارِثِ عَنْ زَيْنَبَ امْرَأَةِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بِمِثْلِهِ سَوَاءً، […]
By Christoph Strack Published on : 2026/06/26 Insults, discrimination, violence, deaths: Experts warn of growing anti-Muslim racism in Germany — and criticize policymakers. “The numbers are not just statistics. Behind every number is a face; behind every incident is a story,” said 29-year-old Said Etris Hashemi at the presentation of a new […]
28 June 2026 The Kebayoran Ahmadiyya Muslim Community held an exhibition of Quran translations in various world languages and books on Islam on June 29, 2026. The exhibition took place during Car-Free Day on Jalan Tanjung Karang, Thamrin, Jakarta. The Quranic materials displayed included translations and commentaries in English, French, […]
The coins were more than decorative ornaments: they represented a woman’s savings and jewelry. (SPA) SPA June 28, 2026 MAKKAH: The burqa of coins, a woman’s face veil, is a prominent symbol of traditional attire in Makkah. It is one of the city’s most distinctive historic artifacts and reflects its […]
Warren Buffett Was Married To One Woman, Lived With Another And Sent Christmas Cards Signed By All 3 – Daughter Says, ‘Not A Bad Thing’ Jeannine Mancini December 6, 2024 Warren Buffett’s personal life has always been as intriguing as his financial empire. While he’s revered as one of the greatest […]
REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay by Farid Hafez Published on 17 Mar 2026 We take March 15, the UN International Day to Combat Islamophobia, as an opportunity to reflect upon 10 years of publishing the yearly European Islamophobia Report, where more than 30 authors have published over 25 country reports covering the state and development […]
A police officer stands in front of the Scottish Parliament Building, in Edinburgh, Scotland, U.K., Dec. 19, 2025. (Getty Images Photo) Scottish counterterrorism police are investigating a series of violent attacks across Edinburgh on Friday that left five men injured and that Prime Minister Keir Starmer said appeared to be […]
By El Hassan bin Talal June 27, 2026| With the dawn of a new Hijri year, Muslims do not merely commemorate a historical event of the past. Rather, they draw inspiration […]
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad – Khalifatul Masih V(aba)The Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) 26th June 2026 Summary prepared by The Review of Religions After reciting Tashahhud, Ta‘awwuz and Surah al-Fatihah, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad […]
Exclusive: Lord Tariq Ahmad says he has raised concerns with party leadership after shadow justice secretary’s remarks Ben Quinn Political correspondentSat 21 Mar 2026 The shadow justice secretary, Nick Timothy, has […]
Islamophobia Ministers accused of being more hesitant to respond as Reform has risen in polls, due to fear of ‘saying wrong thing’ Aamna Mohdin Community affairs correspondentFri 26 Jun 2026 During the May local elections in England, a canvasser was out in the London borough of Barking and Dagenham campaigning for her […]
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Mourning of Muharram Muharram mourning gathering on the night of Ashura in Tehran, Iran Observed by Shia MuslimsSome Sunnis Significance Marks the death of Husayn ibn Ali, grandson of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and the […]
June 5, 2026 The First 10 Days of Muharram mark the beginning of a new Islamic year and offer a valuable opportunity to reflect, reset, and reconnect with Allah. While many people begin a new year by setting personal goals, Muharram encourages Muslims to focus on something deeper: strengthening faith, increasing good […]
As pressure for church registration grows, so can government oversight of Christian activity in the country By Anugrah Kumar, Christian Post Contributor Saturday, May 30, 2026 The Egyptian government has issued an executive order legalizing 191 churches and affiliated service buildings belonging to different Christian denominations, bringing the total number of places […]
ASAD MIRZA Opinion Asad Mirza Date: June 22, 2026 The assassination of the world’s most prominent Shia leader has, at least momentarily, dissolved sectarian walls erected by decades of theological […]