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.
ByErlinda Sukmasari onApril 21, 2019 Mahershala Ali has faced a challenging life journey. Living as a Black man in America is far from easy, given the persistent racism there. He […]
By Carolyn Gusoff Updated on: August 17, 2026 / 8:06 PM EDT / CBS New York Elected officials and Islamic leaders on Long Island gathered Monday to condemn an act of hate that took place over the weekend. A banner in front of the construction site for the Islamic Center of Mastic-Shirley, located […]
19 August 2026 Reports of anti-Muslim hate and prejudice in London in the first half of the year have surpassed the total annual count for 2023, according to an organisation […]
Sheikh Bandar Baleelah urges Muslims to think well of one another and denounces Houthi militia assaults on Islamic holy sites during Friday sermon in Makkah. Ajel News15 hours ago · Key […]
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad – Khalifatul Masih V(aba)The Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) 18th September 2026 Summary prepared by The Review of Religions After reciting Tashahhud, Ta‘awwuz and Surah al-Fatihah, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad […]
Thomas Schmidinger This chapter provides an overview of the Muslim communities inEurope, their ethnic and religious background, their social, economicand legal status, and their organizations. Of course, such a huge topicdeserves much more than such a short overview. However, as Islamand Muslim immigrants have become a main topic in the […]
Emmanuel Nwachukwu Pastors push back against those who use faith to justify multiple marriages. A pastor talking with two of his four wives in Bukavu, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, […]
Imam Husayn (S) is the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (S) and the son of both Imam Ali (A) and Lady Fatimah (A). Prophet Muhammad (S) adored him and credited him […]
Who can know best the Sunnah and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (s) than his immediate family? The Shi’a are Muslims who adhere to that Family (Ahl al-Bayt) in order to follow authentic Islam. How do the Sunni and Shi’a approach to understanding Islam differ and on what issues do […]
More Than Just a Mosque: Little-Known, Fascinating Facts About Baitul Futuh This article is part of the Promedia Group partner network and was originally published under the title “Bukan Sekadar […]
Story by ATV | Posted by Aasha Khosa | Date 14-09-2026 AI-generated image S. Y. Quraishi For decades, the dominant conversation about Indian Muslims has centred on what others think of them, say about them, […]
Publish date13 Sep 2026 – Mufti of Zambia in an interview with TNA: The Mufti of Zambia, emphasizing the necessity of unity among Muslims, said: “We must not allow religious differences to lead to division and takfir. Rather, by referring to the Quran, the conduct of the Prophet (PBUH), and […]
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on law enforcement authorities in West Virginia to step up security in the […]
by Massimo Introvigne | Sep 11, 2026 | Featured Global Black-and-white depictions are rarely accurate. However, the idea that, as a community, Muslims fought against the genocide has more than a kernel of truth. by […]
Saskatchewan English translation added to clear up ‘misunderstanding,’ director says Laura Gillis · CBC News · Posted: Aug 04, 2026 9:25 PM EDT | Last Updated: August 5 A mosque in downtown Regina has […]
The devastating consequences of the 1960s social-liberal revolution and 1980s materialism are felt far less in Islamic family lifeRakib Ehsan Published 29 July 2026 Rakib Ehsan’s essay is the fourth article […]
Laith Alani, who had booked week-long trip to visit theme parks and family, believes US border force profiled him on arrival in Orlando Chris Osuh Community affairs correspondentMon 17 Aug 2026 16.00 BSTShare A British student who was detained and deported after flying to the US claims he was profiled for […]
13/09/2026 By Le News Leave a Comment A narrowly approved constitutional amendment bars parliamentarians from wearing conspicuous religious symbols. Opponents say it breaches fundamental rights. Geneva’s attempt to keep religion out of politics […]
AI Overview Isérables is the Swiss mountain village whose inhabitants proudly embrace a local tradition linking them to a medieval Arab past. The “Bedjuis” of Isérables source AI overview…
The Saracen Raids of Early Medieval Switzerland During the tenth century, barbarian raids affected large parts of what is now Switzerland. Seizing control of the western alpine passes, Saracens from […]