Türkiye’s shrinking families set off demographic alarm bells
by Fatma Şevval Gaffaroğlu ISTANBUL Aug 11, 2026 DAILY SABAH A girl swings on a swing at sunset at a park, Beylikdüzü, Istanbul, Türkiye, July 24, 2020. (Getty Images Photo) The […]
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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.
Iran urges Muslim powers to spearhead Islamic unity after Mecca Pact
by anadolu agency ISTANBUL Aug 12, 2026 – Edited By Nurbanu Tanrıkulu Kızıl Billboards featuring Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman; Pakistan’s Prime […]
Muslim, Christian leaders back MWL plan to tackle extremism, conflict in West Africa
Previous 1 / 3 The Abuja conference was held under the theme “Diversity and Social Peace: A Partnership for a Promising Future.” (Supplied) 2 / 3 The Abuja conference was held under […]
State of the Global Islamic Economy Report 2025/26
The 12th edition of the State of the Global Islamic Economy Report (SGIE) 2025/26, produced by DinarStandard, examines the multi-trillion-dollar global Islamic economy across seven key sectors: halal food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, modest fashion, travel, media & recreation, and Islamic finance. This year’s report highlights a new growth phase shaped by […]
Big Love, Small Houses: Polygamy on the Rise in Zimbabwe’s Cities
Polygamy has long been practiced in Zimbabwe’s rural areas, but it’s becoming more common in urban areas, too. In this story, women and men in polygamous marriages speak about the […]
The French-Muslim Connection
Is France Doing a Better Job of Integration than Its Critics? ByTom Rosentiel by Jodie T. Allen When Muslim youth rioted in the suburbs of France late last year, commentators were quick to fault the French “color-blind” assimilation model. “The unrest in France’s cities shows that social and policing policy […]
The Growth of Germany’s Muslim Population
November 29, 2017 Between 2010 and 2016, the number of Muslims living in Germany rose from 3.3 million (4.1% of the population) to nearly 5 million (6.1%), while the rest […]
Islamic Funeral
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Part of a series on Islamic jurisprudence(fiqh) Ritual Political Family Criminal EtiquetteAdabGender segregation (Purdah)MahramHonorificsToilet Economic Hygiene Military Social Islamic studies vte Islamic funerals (Arabic: جنازة, romanized: Janāzah) follow fairly specific rites, though they […]
Understanding Muslim burial rites – a guide for families and visitors
November 28, 2025 Supporting our diverse community with dignity, clarity, and respect At life’s most sacred moments, ritual and tradition help us honour the people we love. For families within […]
The Mecca Joint Defense Agreement
Read on blog or ReaderThe Glorious Quran and ScienceThe Mecca Joint Defense Agreement By Zia H Shah on August 11, 2026 Presented by ChatGPT for Zia H Shah MDPolitical, Military, and Theological Prospects for a Just Architecture of Peace On August 7, 2026, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and […]
The Daily Express: ‘Christ as the pilgrim to the Far East’ (1926)
Al Hakam Weekly31st July 2026Save The Daily Express of 29 May 1926 publishes the following paragraph with very bold headings: Christ as a pilgrim to the Far East Manuscript found in a monastery Missionary work among low castes Laws of Buddha The Daily Express Correspondent, New York, Friday, 28 May [1926]: Tomb […]
Indonesia: ABI, Gusdurian, and Ahmadiyah Activists Build Cross-Community Dialogue in Samarinda
on August 10, 2026 By Ahlulbait Indonesia Samarinda, August 10, 2026 – Differences in beliefs and organizational backgrounds did not become a barrier for the Pandu Ahlulbait Indonesia (ABI) East Kalimantan, Gusdurian Samarinda, […]
Al-Azhar University
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia For the historic mosque building, see Al-Azhar Mosque. For the university in Gaza, see Al-Azhar University – Gaza. جامعة الأزهر Motto “The Centre of Knowledge” Qiblatul ‘ilm […]
What does AI say about The Muslim Times ?
AI Overview Indonesia Artificial Intelligence systems describe The Muslim Times as a non-sectarian, international digital publication founded to foster universal brotherhood, advocate for human rights, and bridge the gaps between religion, science, and secular society. [1, 2, 3] Core Focus Areas Perspectives on Technology and AI If you would like, […]
Over 100 Israeli Settlers Storm Al-Aqsa Mosque
09/08/2026|15:58:43 Occupied Jerusalem And Ramallah, Aug. 9 (Petra) — More than 100 settlers stormed the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque on Sunday under protection of Israeli occupation police. The extremist groups […]
Top Arab, Muslim diplomats launch plan to protect Jerusalem religious sites
States warn Israeli violations may spark religious conflict, jeopardising regional and global peace and security.Listen By Al Jazeera Staff, AFP and Anadolu Published On 5 Aug 20265 Aug 2026 Arab and Muslim foreign ministers […]
How the US far-right weaponised ‘inshallah’ against Abdul El-Sayed
After his historic Senate primary win in Michigan, the Egyptian American doctor faced a coordinated digital smear campaign.Listen (6 mins) By Al Jazeera Staff Published On 10 Aug 202610 Aug 2026 […]
Despite war and strife, millions of Shia Muslims in Iraq gather for sacred pilgrimage
August 8, 2026 Heard on All Things Considered By Jane Arraf Rob Schmitz Michael Levitt Daniel Ofman More than 20 million Shia pilgrims flocked to a shrine city in Iraq this […]
Construction begins on Indonesian church
Construction of a Catholic church in Indonesia’s West Kalimantan province has begun after Muslim-dominant local groups withdrew their objections. Source: UCA News. The ceremony to mark the formal start of construction […]
America has 2,769 mosques. Muslim-majority Indonesia has over 76,000 Christian churches.
kashmd America has 2,769 mosques. Muslim-majority Indonesia has over 76,000 Christian churches. Yes, some Muslim countries impose disgraceful restrictions on churches, and those restrictions should be condemned. Saudi Arabia is the clearest example. Yet it remains our close all. Equally wrong is using these few examples to justify denying Muslims […]