Many evangelicals see Israel-Hamas war as part of a prophecy
The belief in the Second Coming of Christ is being linked by some to the unfolding Middle East bloodshed The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, a pilgrimage site […]
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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.
Is Swiss water aid for Jordan just a drop in the ocean?
No issue is as crucial for the Jordanian royal family as ensuring water for the population. Switzerland is trying to help, but how can a country not troubled by water […]
Thousands flock to Saudi Arabia’s 2 Holy Mosques to break fast on first day of Ramadan
1 / 11 Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. (SPA) 2 / 11 Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. (SPA) 3 / 11 Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. (SPA) 4 / 11 Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. (SPA) 5 / 11 […]
Russian authorities say at least 60 killed in Moscow concert hall attack
ISIL says it was behind attack on Crocus City Hall after gunmen in combat fatigues opened fire during a rock concert. Published On 22 Mar 2024 The ISIL (ISIS) group […]
Russia and China veto US resolution stating imperative of ‘immediate and sustained ceasefire’ in Gaza
UN Photo Vassily Nebenzia, Permanent Representative of Russia to UN voting against a draft resolution during the meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. Facebook Twitter Print Email […]
What is the difference between Ahmadi Muslims and other Muslims?
Ahmadi Muslims follow the same holy scriptures and teachings as other Muslims. The key difference is that Ahmadi Muslims believe that the Promised Messiah (also referred to as the Mahdi in some texts) of the latter days has arrived and he established the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in 1889. It is a revivalist […]
Shia and Sunni: Understanding different Muslim interpretations
THE ISMAILI | 10 June 2022 | GLOBAL https://youtu.be/FXn9P1ZeeRc Sunni and Shia Muslims share many central beliefs, including a belief in the Oneness of Allah (tawhid), and that Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family) was the final Messenger of Allah, who received Divine revelations recorded in the Holy Qur’an. The main […]
A Glimpse into the Life of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) – Examples of Glad Tidings of the Acceptance of Prayers
MAGAZINE: EDITION NOVEMBER 2023 The Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) 21st March 2024 One glorious aspect of the prayers of the Holy Prophet Muhammad’s (sa) was that on receiving information from […]
We are about to witness in Gaza the most intense famine since the second world war
OpinionGaza Alex de Waal Gaza’s health crisis has its own dreadful momentum. Even if the shooting ends today and the aid trucks begin to roll, the dying will carry on […]
One step away from World War III
BY BURHANETTIN DURAN MAR 22, 2024 – 12:05 AM GMT+3 NATO member states’ flags wave in front of the NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, Nov. 29, 2023. (Reuters Photo) Sending […]
Why shared water resources could become a source of conflict between nations of the Arab region
SPECIAL UNESCO WorldWater Day is observed annually on March 22 to highlight the significance of freshwater and advocate for sustainable management of freshwater resources. (AFP) Updated 12 sec ago JUMANA […]
Could a third world war really be fought virtually?
KHALED ABOU ZAHR March 21, 2024 Tensions on the front line in Ukraine continue to grow, bringing forward the possibility — as French President Emmanuel Macron declared last week — […]
Impending War
The Muslim Sunrise Impending War March 21, 2024 Historically, there has always been violence, and it seems humans are naturally self-destructive. Unfortunately, this is also what we see today. Is it possible to avoid war? The perception that humans are violent is based on our being sensitive to horrendous things that […]
World Bank report finds imminent risk of catastrophic famine in Gaza Strip
Findings come as UN secretary general calls on Israel to give unconditional access to Gaza for aid relief Half the population of the Gaza Strip is at imminent risk of famine as […]
Rewiring the Brain to Treat OCD and Its Impact on Free Will
Rewiring the Brain to Treat OCD Source: Discovery magazine A groundbreaking therapy, relying on mindfulness meditation to treat obsessive compulsive disorder, suggests even adult brains have neuroplasticity By Steve Volk Dec […]
Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Hosts Interfaith Symposium in Adelaide
Life 21 MAR 2024 Ahmadiyya Muslim Community The Ahmadiyya Muslim Association hosted a successful Interfaith Symposium and Iftar Dinner on Sunday, March 17th, 2024, at the Mahmood Mosque in Adelaide. […]
Ramadan, a Golden Sari & the Mercy of God
Farhat MahmoodEXPERIENCING GOD 20th March 2024 Add Comment Farhat Mahmood, UK Like many South Asian brides, my wedding entailed the giving of gifts by parents in what is called a […]
Opinion: UK government’s new definition of ‘extremism’ and preserving democratic discourse
20th March 2024 Fazal Masood Malik and Farhan Khokhar, Canada The United Kingdom has unveiled an expansive new working definition of extremism in a bid to confront ideologies that breed […]
Censorship is a crucial complement of genocide
OPINIONOPINION, Opinions|Israel War on Gaza This is why, as a genocide continues unabated in Gaza, we all have a responsibility to insert ‘Palestine’ and ‘Palestinians’ into every conversation. Published On […]
Why is Muslim world merely watching genocide in Gaza?
BY İBRAHIM KARATAŞ MAR 19, 2024 – DAILY SABAH A Palestinian woman reacts as she craddles a wounded boy after the Israeli bombardment in central Gaza City, Palestine, March 18, […]