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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.
Israeli society has become more hawkish, which is bad news for peace
YOSSI MEKELBERG November 25, 2023 Conducting public opinion polls during a war is a risky business that can easily lead to the wrong conclusions. The results invariably reflect the specific, […]
Netanyahu… thank you for reorienting Palestinian cause back onto its rightful track
Nov 26,2023 – JORDAN TIMES / By Ahmad Thougan Hindawi Peace to those who follow the path of wisdom, empathy and humanity. More than six weeks have passed since your […]
More Gaza hostages released by Hamas despite agonising delay
bbc.com Related Topics A second group of Israeli hostages left Hamas captivity on Saturday, after hours of delay had increased the anxiety of desperate families. The Israeli military said 13 […]
Senator Bernie Sanders: Please read an op-ed I wrote for the New York Times on the horrific situation in Gaza
Please read an op-ed I wrote for the New York Times on the horrific situation in Gaza.https://t.co/JrmjNS5kKB — Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) November 22, 2023 True Fasting: A Message of Compassion […]
Hazrat Sir Zafrulla Khan’s critique of the partition of Palestine
24th November 2023 Amjad Mahmood Khan, National Secretary for External Affairs, USA As we witness incalculable human loss in Palestine, we must reflect not only on our present circumstances but […]
Ahmadiyah Indonesia take part in advisory discussions on new law.
Ahmadiyah Indonesia together with the Youth Interfaith Forum on Sexuality (YiFos) are discussing articles in the Criminal Code (KUHP) which are considered problematic. The discussion took place in the meeting […]
24 hostages released as temporary cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war takes effect
WORLD BY FARIS TANYOS, TUCKER REALS, CAITLIN YILEK UPDATED ON: NOVEMBER 24, 2023 / CBS NEWS The first group of hostages taken captive by Hamas in the Oct. 7 attacks […]
Turks, Muslims worried after Wilders’ victory in Netherlands
BY DAILY SABAH WITH AGENCIES ISTANBUL NOV 24, 2023 Geert Wilders attends a meeting of Dutch parties’ lead candidates to begin coalition talks in The Hague, Netherlands, Nov. 24, 2023. (Reuters […]
Casualties in Israel-Hamas war ‘too high,’ settler violence in West Bank completely unacceptable: UK’s Cameron
David Cameron linked Isreali security to Palestinian security. (BBC/Screengrab) Updated 45 sec ago ARAB NEWS November 25, 2023 RIYADH: British Foreign Secretary David Cameron said on Friday Israel’s war against […]
Most freed Israeli hostages appear in good physical health, some ‘feeble, exhausted’
13 Israelis treated at separate hospitals * Second group of hostages set for release today on 2nd day of truce * Israel working to reunite 11 freed foreign nationals with […]
Friday Sermon Summary 24th November 2023: ‘Present-Day Testimonies to the Truthfulness of the Promised Messiah (as)’
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad – Khalifatul Masih V(aba)AHMADIYYAT 24th November 2023 Add Comment 12 Min Read After reciting Tashahhud, Ta‘awwuz and Surah al-Fatihah, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba) said that at various […]
Who are the released hostages?
Related Topics Twenty-four hostages held in Gaza have been released – they were taken captive during the 7 October attacks on Israel. Thirteen hostages – all women and children – […]
Hamas frees 24 hostages from Gaza on first day of truce
By Bassam Masoud and Janis Laizans November 25, 2023 0 seconds of 0 secondsVolume 0% GAZA/ISRAEL-GAZA BORDER, Nov 24 (Reuters) – Hamas fighters released 24 hostages on Friday during the first day of […]
Israel-Hamas live news: Prisoners and captives welcomed home
By Abubakr Al-Shamahi and Kevin Doyle Published On 25 Nov 2023 Read more 11 UpdatesAuto updates source and more https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2023/11/25/israel-hamas-live-news-prisoners-and-captives-welcomed-home
Why Wilders won: Election boosts Dutch far right, but what happens next?
Wilders’s Party for Freedom has been on a long ascent, fuelled by poverty and the fear of competition from migration. Video Duration 01 minutes 52 seconds01:52 By John Psaropoulos Published On 24 […]
Israel awaits release of first 13 hostages from Gaza, expected at 4 p.m.
Gaza ceasefire takes hold as nation holds breath for 1st release of hostages at 4 p.m. * Israel prepares to free 39 terror convicts * IDF prevents Gazans from moving […]
Israel-Hamas war live: first hostages due to be released as aid lorries enter Gaza; Hamas chief says he is committed to fighting pause
Israel-Hamas war Some Israeli hostages due to be released later today; Ismail Haniyeh says Hamas committed to deal as long as Israel is LIVE Updated 12m ago Oliver Holmes (now); Kevin Rawlinson and Helen Livingstone (earlier)Fri 24 […]
Mosque with family members in Palestine encourages community to hold MPs to account over ceasefire
MERTONNEWS James Twomey 23 November 2023 By Harrison Galliven, Local Democracy Reporter The self-titled biggest mosque in Western Europe is encouraging its community to hold politicians to account and attend […]
Recalling Huzoor’s words amid Geert Wilders’ ‘victory’ in Dutch elections
23rd November 2023 Jalees Ahmad, Al Hakam Today, the BBC reported on a significant development in Dutch politics, headlining their article as ‘Anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders wins dramatic victory”. Geert Wilders, […]