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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.
Friday Sermon Summary 27th February 2026: ‘The Holy Prophet Muhammad’s (sa) Perfect Example in Establishing the Unity of God’
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad – Khalifatul Masih V(aba)The Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) 27th February 2026 Add Comment 14 Min Read After reciting Tashahhud, Ta`awwuz and Surah al-Fatihah, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba) […]
World leaders react cautiously to US and Israeli strikes, death of Iran’s Ali Khamenei
(FILES) (FILES) Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, gestures as he addresses the press after casting of his ballot in the presidential runoff elections in Tehran on June 28, 2024. […]
85 female elementary students killed in US-Israeli strike on Iran
February 28, 2026 – The U.S.-Israeli airstrikes that targeted several Iranian cities on Saturday, ahead of a new round of negotiations between Tehran and Washington, struck an active girls’ elementary school in the southern Iranian city of Minab, leaving behind extremely gruesome scenes almost never witnessed in the country’s modern […]
Phones: A Love-Hate Relationship
Nila AhmadContemporary and Social Issues 21st February 2026 Add Comment ©Shutterstock Nila Ahmad, USA I have a love/hate relationship with the phone. Perhaps a hate/hate one when it comes to […]
Pep Guardiola condemns fans who booed as Muslim players broke Ramadan fast at Leeds
Will Unwin at Elland RoadSat 28 Feb 2026 Pep Guardiola has called on football supporters to “respect religion and diversity” after fans booed a brief stoppage in play at Elland Road […]
Swiss canton rejects school headscarf ban
The Swiss canton of Aargau has rejected a blanket ban on headscarves and other religious symbols in primary schools. This content was published on February 27, 2026 Legal hurdles, constitutional […]
Fasting is a shield
27th February 2026 عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ رضى اللّٰہ عنه أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلّى اللّٰہ عليه وسلّم قَالَ: الصِّيَامُ جُنَّةٌ، فَلاَ يَرْفُثْ وَلاَ يَجْهَلْ، وَإِنِ امْرُؤٌ قَاتَلَهُ أَوْ شَاتَمَهُ فَلْيَقُلْ إِنِّي صَائِمٌ. مَرَّتَيْنِ، وَالَّذِي نَفْسِي بِيَدِهِ لَخُلُوفُ فَمِ الصَّائِمِ أَطْيَبُ عِنْدَ اللَّهِ تَعَالَى مِنْ رِيحِ الْمِسْكِ، يَتْرُكُ طَعَامَهُ وَشَرَابَهُ وَشَهْوَتَهُ مِنْ […]
Ramadan and ritual: Looking beyond the restraint of physical desire
26th February 2026 M Adam Ahmad, Al Hakam Ramadan is often described as the month of fasting – a time when Muslims restrain their physical desires from dawn to sunset. Yet, […]
Delegation of Jamaat Niger meets the Minister of Equipment and Infrastructure
27th February 2026 Muhammad Jamal, Niger Correspondent On 7 January 2026, a delegation of Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya Niger, led by Amir Jamaat Niger, Asad Majeeb Sahib, had a meeting with Colonel Major […]
PRESS CONFERENCE ALERT: Imam Syed Wadood Janud of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Perth extends his gratitude to law enforcement agencies for their vigilance and swift action
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Perth Perth, Australia – Friday, Feb 27, 2026 – The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Western Australia will hold a crucial press conference at 6:00 pm (Perth time) today at Nasir Mosque, Perth’s […]
New Epstein documents allege cover of Islam’s Kaaba was trafficked to him
Yeni Şafak Newsroom 12:45, 02/02/2026, Monday Yeni Şafak Yenişafak File photo Leaked documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein reportedly contain claims that the sacred covering of the Kaaba in Mecca was procured and sent to him. An email cited in the report highlights the religious significance of the cloth, stating millions […]
The stains left by Epstein: Why people sin
24th February 2026 Jalees Ahmad, Al Hakam “Out, damned spot!” cries Lady Macbeth nervously and fearfully as she washes her hands, attempting to rid herself of the imagined bloodstains and, of […]
Why do Muslims pray tarawih during Ramadan?
25th February 2026 Muhammad Abdul Hayee Nasir, Student, Jamia Ahmadiyya International Ghana Muslims across the globe await the blessed month of Ramadan throughout the year with deep longing and excitement. […]
Austrian Parliament approves headscarf ban in schools
A new law in Austria prevents girls younger than 14 from wearing headscarves that “cover the head in accordance with Islamic traditions” in all schools. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: PEXELS Published Dec 11, […]
The Islamic veil
Qamar Fazal 24 de febrero de 2026 (09:00 h.) In Islam, modesty and chastity are fundamental principles of the faith, and are achieved through the establishment of certain codes of behaviour […]
In a Letter to the Tasikmalaya Regent, the Civil Society Coalition Demands Protection for the Ahmadiyah Congregation
The Civil Society Coalition urges the Tasikmalaya Regent to protect JAI based on the constitution and reject discrimination due to group pressure. Budi Arista Romadhoni Monday, February 23, 2026 Read 10 seconds SuaraJabar.id – The Regent of Tasikmalaya is facing a test of leadership and commitment to the constitution . Hundreds of organizations […]
Reception of Islam in early modern Europe
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This article or section possibly contains original synthesis. Source material should verifiably mention and relate to the main topic. Relevant discussion may be found on the talk page. (April 2014) (Learn how and when to remove this message) There was cultural contact between Europe and the Islamic world (at the time primarily represented by the Ottoman Empire and, geographically more remote, Safavid Persia) […]
Despite Harrowing Lessons from History, We Live in an Increasingly Unjust World
Ayesha Mahmood Malik – UKContemporary and Social Issues 24th February 2026 reviewofreligios.org ©Shutterstock Ayesha Mahmood Malik, UK Years before the horrors of the holocaust actually unfolded, a systematic programme of persecution against the Jews began to take root when, in 1933, Adolf Hitler became the Chancellor of Germany. Jews were […]
The 2026 report on the persecution of Ahmadi Muslims by the International Human Rights Desk is now publicly available in digital form following its launch in Dublin and Galway.
Usman AhmadUsman Ahmad • 2nd2ndHead of the International Human Rights DeskHead of the International Human Rights Desk15h • 15 hours ago • Visible to anyone on or off LinkedInConnect Connect with Usman Ahmad The 2026 report on the persecution of Ahmadi Muslims by the International Human Rights Desk is now […]