Muhammad second most popular name for baby boys in England, Wales
Muhammad was the second most popular name for baby boys in England and Wales in 2022, according to the Office of National Statistics. (Getty Images/File) ARAB NEWS May 17, 2024 […]
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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 a third term for Modi could be ‘catastrophic’ for India’s 200 million Muslims
As the world’s biggest election gets underway, Muslims in India tell Shweta Sharma of their growing anxiety and fear of persecution after two terms of the Modi government have seen rising polarisation […]
Best Islamic Financial Institutions 2024
BANKING Best Islamic Financial Institutions 2024 MAY 6, 2024 Author: Darren Stubing Profitability and earnings jump in 2023, with Islamic banks gaining the benefit of digital investment and service improvement. Last […]
‘Victory for Freedom of Speech’ – German Court Overturns Dr Abu Sitta’s European Travel Ban
May 16, 2024 Blog, News By Palestine Chronicle Staff “This decision means that Ghassan’s freedom of expression and freedom of movement are no longer under threat, and he can speak out about what […]
Another Biden administration staffer resigns over US stance on Gaza war
Lily Greenberg Call says she cannot ‘in good conscience’ represent the US gov’t, condemns ‘disastrous’ Gaza policy. By Al Jazeera Staff Published On 15 May 202415 May 2024 Another staffer in United […]
Video: Does Consciousness Defeat Materialism?
Epigraph: And they ask you concerning the soul. Say, ‘The soul is by the command of my Lord; and of the knowledge thereof you have been given but a little.’ […]
Israeli settlers cause damages over $1M in Gaza aid convoy attack
BY DAILY SABAH WITH AGENCIES ISTANBUL MAY 16, 2024 Humanitarian aid supplies dumped by Jewish settlers on a road near Tarqumiyah military checkpoint in Hebron, occupied West Bank, May 13, 2024. […]
Why it’s time the world stopped dancing to Israel’s tune
ROSS ANDERSON May 16, 2024 You would think, would you not, that after more than 75 years of being in places where it is not wanted, Israel would have grown […]
Arab League summit calls for UN peacekeepers in Palestinian territories
0 seconds of 3 minutes, 43 secondsVolume 0% UPDATE 1 / 4 UPDATE 2 / 4 UPDATE 3 / 4 Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Manama for the Arab League Summit. (SPA) UPDATE 4 / 4 Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Manama for the Arab League […]
‘Urgent action needed’: NCHR report highlights severe persecution of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Pakistan
14th May 2024 Staff Reporter, Al Hakam The National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) in Pakistan has issued a dire report detailing ongoing severe persecution and systemic discrimination against the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. Based on extensive fact-finding missions and statistical analysis, the NCHR calls for immediate government intervention to safeguard the Ahmadiyya Muslim […]
The Right of Return to Free Palestine
76 years later, Palestinian return to the homes and lands we were expelled from in 1948 is feasible and, of course, legal. To Palestinians, it is also sacred and inevitable. […]
Israel Descends Into Barbarism
May 15, 2024 States with Israel’s apartheid status — one hopes — have no long-term future in the modern world, says Lawrence Davidson. Empty streets in Rafah in the southern […]
Istanbul’s third Mevlevi lodge welcomes visitors after 99 years
BY DAILY SABAH WITH DHA ISTANBUL MAY 12, 2024 – A whirling dervish ceremony is held during the opening of Kasımpaşa Mevlevihane in Istanbul, Türkiye, May 11, 2024. (DHA Photo) Kasımpaşa […]
Far-right Wilders announces Dutch coalition govt after 6 months
BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE – AFP THE HAGUE MAY 15, 2024 – DAILY SABAH Party for Freedom (PVV) leader Geert Wilders arrives for talks on government formation, in the Hague, the Netherlands, […]
A united Arab stance is becoming increasingly vital
DR. KHALED MANZLAWIY May 15, 2024 The Arab League, a union of Arab states, collaborates on political and economic issues to foster Arab solidarity. Continuous efforts are needed to develop […]
‘We must fight’ – Who will write the last chapter of our Nakba?
A Palestinian scholar reflects on the suffering of his people over the last 76 years and the renewed push for freedom amid Israel’s genocide in Gaza. RAMZY BAROUD “Thank you, a thousand times over! Our sadness has now grown up and become a man. And now, we must fight.” That […]
Palestinians mark 1948 Nakba in the shadow of war in Gaza
By Mohammad Salem and James Mackenzie May 16, 2024 GAZA/JERUSALEM, May 15 (Reuters) – Palestinians commemorated the 1948 “Nakba” or catastrophe, on Wednesday, marking the time when hundreds of thousands were dispossessed of […]
Video: Why is consciousness so baffling
The First Few Videos to Start Appreciating the Mystery of Consciousness Epigraph And they ask you concerning the soul. Say, ‘The soul is by the command of my Lord; and […]
The World’s Muslims: Unity and Diversity
The world’s 1.6 billion Muslims are united in their belief in God and the Prophet Muhammad and are bound together by such religious practices as fasting during the holy month […]
Muslim World League Discusses Islamic Unity, Gaza and Sudan Wars, Islamophobia
The 46th session of the Supreme Council of the Muslim World League is chaired by Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia and Chairman of Council of Senior Scholars Sheikh Abdulaziz bin […]