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.
Although unable to find evidence of antisemitism, a Church of England tribunal banned Rev. Dr. Stephen Sizer, a noted critic of Christian Zionism, from clergy activities for 12 years. BY JEFF […]
The Biden administration is concerned about Israel’s far-right government only as much as it impedes U.S. foreign policy. When it comes to the Palestinians, the U.S. simply doesn’t care. BY MITCHELL […]
By Maria Zaccaro BBC News Wikipedia has been blocked in Pakistan for hosting “blasphemous content”. The move was announced on Saturday after the free online encyclopaedia was given a 48-hour […]
By MOHD FARHAAN SHAH JOHOR BARU: Muslims in Johor are allowed to attend celebrations held by people of other faiths but they should not take part in their religious rituals, says […]
Source: Muslim Sunrise 2015 winter volume Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times Are science and religion at odds with each other? Cary […]
Culture Dozens of artefacts displayed in Swiss museums are suspected of being looted art from the former African Kingdom of Benin, an investigation has concluded.This content was published on February […]
Foreign affairs The Russian invasion of Ukraine has created a massive rift within Christian Orthodox communities. In an interview, theologian Stefan Kube, editor of a Swiss journal on religion, explains […]
More refugees are arriving in Germany than at any time in recent years, and districts and cities are overwhelmed. But the system for redistributing migrants among EU states is unlikely […]
BY ANADOLU AGENCY ANKARA FEB 02, 2023 DAILY SABAH School children on a field trip to picnic at the Luxembourg Palace and Gardens, a popular and historic park in the Montparnasse […]
BY DAILY SABAH WITH AA ISTANBUL FEB 03, 2023 President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Kosovar Prime Minister Albin Kurti shake hands at the Vahdettin Mansion in Istanbul, Türkiye, Feb. 3, 2023. […]
DR. ABDEL AZIZ ALUWAISHEG February 02, 2023 International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Rafael Grossi last week warned that “every limit that existed in the JCPOA (nuclear deal) has been violated […]
JASON D. GREENBLATT February 03, 2023 American antisemites have a new role model from whom they can learn religious tolerance, courtesy and decency. It is the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, […]
By AFP – Feb 01,2023 – JORDAN TIMES Security personnel and rescue workers search for victims amid the debris of a damaged mosque a day after a blast inside the police headquarters […]
Source: ANI – Edited By: Hemant Waje February 03, 2023 The Taliban on Wednesday slammed the Pakistan government for blaming Afghanistan for the Peshawar mosque blast. IMAGE: The Peshawar mosque, site of […]
Francis has been slowed by age. But his enthusiastic welcome in Africa has proved a shot in the arm and provided a reminder of the papacy’s global reach. By Jason Horowitz Feb. 2, 2023 KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo — Pope Francis put down his prepared remarks and instructed the stadium […]
The Newspaper’s Staff Reporter Published February 3, 2023 KARACHI: A second worship place of Ahmadiyya community in the city was allegedly vandalised on Thursday, according to police and a spokesman for the community. In an alleged attack similar to that carried out in the Martin Quarters area on Jan 18, some 10-12 […]
Pakistan Taliban has denied involvement in the Peshawar mosque blast, but officials say it has intensified attacks since November. Published On 2 Feb 20232 Feb 2023 Pakistan has been reeling […]
By Vasco Cotovio, Nic Robertson, Kareem Khadder and Richard Harlow, CNN Updated 10:05 AM EST, Wed February 1, 2023 CNN hears what Palestinians think of Blinken’s visit 04:39 – Source: CNN Ramallah, West BankCNN — Abu A’asem […]
I really feel sorry for the poor simple policemen who have to just follow these silly orders by the mob who does not have the courage to do this crime […]
The EU has enough leverage to play a positive role in the Middle East. But to make an impact, it must overcome internal divisions and stop propping up an unsustainable […]