DREAMS. The Psychologists view and the Islamic View. (not contradictory).
One night I’m a murderer, the next my husband’s having an affair. Why do we have the dreams that we do? We’ve stopped believing they’re messages from the gods. So […]
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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.
Sudan one of ‘worst humanitarian crises’ in decades, charity says
BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE – AFP PORT SUDAN JUN 20, 2024 – Displaced Sudanese families wait to receive food from a charity kitchen in the city of Omdurman, Sudan, April 6, 2024. […]
OIC marks World Refugee Day
Organization of Islamic Cooperation Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha. (X@OIC_OCI) ARAB NEWS June 20, 2024 JEDDAH: Organization of Islamic Cooperation Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha has reiterated the OIC’s support and solidarity […]
In France, some Muslims vote Le Pen, others go into exile
AZOUZ BEGAG June 20, 2024 Certain dates are etched into French political history. In addition to July 14, 1789, they include May 10, 1981, when Francois Mitterrand was elected to […]
Netanyahu says Israel needs US ammunition in ‘war for its existence’
A drone photo shows people taking part in a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government in Jerusalem on Jun. 17, 2024. (Reuters) AFP June 20, 202421:32 JERUSALEM: Israeli […]
Toronto Palestinian Families And Toronto Jewish Families Welcome The Adoption Of The Combating Hate And Racism Strategy
Jun 20, 2024 by Toronto Palestinian Families in Press Releases In a pivotal decision made at 1:00 am on June 20, 2024, Toronto District School Board (TDSB) trustees voted to adopt the Combating Hate and Racism strategy, which now includes a commitment to combating anti-Palestinian racism (APR) alongside other named forms […]
Biden’s plan to stop the war between Israeli rejection and acceptance of the resistance ‘Hamas’
Jun 13,2024 – JORDAN TIMES / Hasan Dajah Biden’s plan to stop the war on Gaza relies on a comprehensive approach divided into stages aimed at achieving a sustainable ceasefire, […]
US signals to Hezbollah it will back Israeli offensive, as frustration with Gaza ceasefire grows
Amos Hochstein’s ‘blunt’ message to Lebanese mediators may be a move to get Hezbollah to sway Hamas on Gaza ceasefire, analysts say Israeli army soldiers patrol around a position along […]
Hamza Yusuf’s Four Hour Interview by Robert Lawrence Kuhn
Epigraph: وَمَا خَلَقْنَا السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضَ وَمَا بَيْنَهُمَا إِلَّا بِالْحَقِّ “We have not created the heavens and the earth and all that is between the two, but in accordance with the perfect […]
Ahmadiyya man arrested for sacrificing goat in Punjab
Dawn Report Published June 20, 2024 Updated about 5 hours ago TOBA TEK SINGH: An Ahmadiyya community man was arrested in a Gojra village on Eidul Azha day (Monday) on the charge of “portraying himself as a Muslim and sacrificing a goat like Muslims”. It happened in Chak 312-JB, Khattowali, and the complainant was […]
Weekly Q&A: Does Islam teach anti-Semitism – that Muslims should hate Jews?
The Qur’an recognizes Jews as monotheists; Muslims & Jews got along remarkably well in premodern Muslim societies in contrast to the anti-Semitism Jews faced in Christendom ISMAILI GNOSIS OCT 15, […]
Facts You Might Not Know About Hajj
Tariq MahmoodISLAM 16th June 2024 REVIEW OF RELIGIONS © Shutterstock Tariq Mahmood, Toronto, Canada It seems odd to think that, every year, millions of people fly across the world to […]
Indonesia. Exposing Suritaula and Ahmadiyah and Shia Philanthropy
Published 7 days ago Jakarta – BRIN Public Relations. Head of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Organization (OR IPSH), Ahmad Najib Burhani, highlighted the great potential for philanthropy in Indonesia which is based on the spirit of mutual cooperation regardless of religion and race. However, the concept of philanthropy from the […]
Indonesia. I am not afraid even though I’ve been attacked and ostracized Dozens of Time. Religious Experience of Ahmadiyah Women
Rustiningsih Dian Puspitasari Attacks and persecution against minority religious/faith groups cause trauma and have long-lasting impacts. For women, the situation is more difficult because of the gender roles they are assigned. Even so, they are still involved in efforts to encourage tolerance. Like the story of Rauhun Tayibah, the following […]
Arafah: A gateway to Jannah
15th June 2024 Jalees Ahmad, Al Hakam Imagine accomplishing in a single day what one would spend their entire lives striving to achieve. Picture yourself deepening your connection with your Creator in just one day. The Day of Arafah offers this unique opportunity – a day when Allah frees more […]
Muslim pilgrims conclude Hajj with rituals amid extreme heat in Mecca
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS MINA, SAUDI ARABIA JUN 19, 2024 – Muslim pilgrims participate in the symbolic stoning of the devil ritual at the Jamarat Bridge during the Hajj pilgrimage near Mecca, […]
‘Dust in the Eyes’ – What Did Hagari Mean by ‘Destroying Hamas is Not Possible’?
June 19, 2024 Articles, Features By Palestine Chronicle Editors The Israeli army has always been frustrated with Netanyahu, even before the start of the war. But since October 7, the rift between […]
Saudi Arabia’s Mashaer Train transports more than 2.2m Hajj pilgrims
The Mashaer Railway operated 2,206 frequency trips during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage, transporting over 2.2 million pilgrims. (File/SPA) Updated 6 sec ago ARAB NEWS June 19, 2024 RIYADH: Saudi […]
Biden administartion continues unwavering support for Israel
Jun 13,2024 JORDAN TIMES / Michael Jansen Despite soaring fatalities, massive devastation and rising famine in Gaza, the Biden administration continues to arm and protect Israel from criticism and condemnation. […]
Non-state actors and militias, trigger to WWIII
Jun 12,2024 – JORDAN TIMES / Shehab Al Makahleh As part of my two-day seminar at a European state on the future of the world if any global war erupts, I talked about the scourge of lawlessness and how militias and non-state actors can trigger WWIII. The world is currently […]