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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.

Why Islamic Economics Is a Game Changer in the Modern Era

Islamic economics plays a crucial role in addressing contemporary challenges such as inflation, economic crises, and poverty Written by Redaksi IAEI January 13, 2025 Islamic economics merges financial principles with ethical values and social justice, providing an alternative to conventional systems focusing solely on profit maximization. Rooted in historical Islamic traditions, […]

Islamic Economy VS Capitalism

*Capitalism practised in developing countries causes approximately 50-80%  of the population owns only 20% of the countries’ wealth* The whole world is particular about economy which is considered as the main source of life. Every nation and every country strive hard to strengthen their economic situation. When the economy of a […]

The facts are stark: Europe must open the door to migrants, or face its own extinction

OpinionReproduction George Monbiot Plummeting birth rates mean that without attracting immigration, many countries are sliding towards collapse Fri 12 Dec 2025 Iknow what “civilisational erasure” looks like: I’ve seen the graph. The European Commission published it in March. It’s a chart of total fertility rate: the average number of children born […]