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.
Riyadh, May 14: More than 1.5 million Muslims from across the world, including around 175,000 pilgrims from India, are expected to perform Hajj this year, Saudi authorities announced during a joint media briefing by five ministers on Wednesday. The ministers said the Kingdom has completed extensive preparations to host the […]
Muslim Council of Britain’s report analyzes 2 decades of census data, highlighting a young and diverse UK Muslim population alongside trends in education, employment, health and political engagement Mehmet Solmaz […]
Pope In a meeting with participants in an interfaith colloquium, Pope Leo calls on Christians and Muslims to “revive humanity where it has grown cold” and “transform indifference into solidarity”. […]
Perhaps no recent controversy symbolizes Vienna’s cultural unease more clearly than the city government’s decision earlier this year not to erect a statue honoring Polish King John III Sobieski. Sobieski […]
Friday, April 3, 2026 Ardiansyah –Variety MAKASSAR, FAJAR — A warm and open discussion atmosphere was felt in the Focus Group Discussion (FGD) activity commemorating 100 years of Ahmadiyah which was […]
Sarmad NaveedIslam 13th November 2021 ©Shutterstock Sarmad Naveed, Canada During the American War for Independence, Thomas Jefferson penned a bill called The Act for Establishing Religious Freedom. He said that those who impose their religion and coerce people to accept it maintain false religions, and that the truth is strong enough to prevail […]
Dr. Ramzy Baroud May 11, 2026 The video is horrifying, though it is the kind of horror that is now synonymous with the behavior of Israel, its military, its armed settlers and a society that has been conditioned to see the “other” as subhuman. Yet, this was not the typical […]
Communities Muslim Council of Britain under Wajid Akhter wants to replicate Zohran Mamdani’s grassroots voting drive Aamna Mohdin Community affairs correspondentWed 22 Apr 2026 14.10 BSTShare Prefer the Guardian on Google Zohran Mamdani’s victory to become New York’s first Muslim mayor took place thousands of miles from the UK. But at […]
May 8, 2026 The British public has sent a clear message with the results of the local elections – they demand change in our leadership. On every issue of concern, from the economy and housing to overseas conflicts and the ever-growing cost-of-living crisis, our political leadership has failed to provide […]
The Union Minister dismissed claims that minorities are under threat in the country, alleging that some political organisations are trying to create fear among the Muslims and Christians Updated – May […]
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad – Khalifatul Masih V(aba)Ahmadiyyat 8th May 2026 After reciting Tashahhud, Ta‘awwuz and Surah al-Fatihah, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba) said that he would continue narrating incidents from the […]
MAGAZINE: EDITION JANUARY 2026Aliyah A Latif – USAUntold Stories 6th May 2026 © Shutterstock A Gathering in Ghana – A New Yorker’s Experience in Africa Aliya Latif, USA Leaving New York City and New Jersey (places I’ve called home for most of my life) and travelling to my marital home […]
Muslim Network TV—May 8, 20260 © File Photo Worshippers accuse authorities of blocking prayers and fueling new dispute around centuries-old Sufi site in Indian capital NEW DELHI, India (MNTV) — Muslims in India’s capital have accused authorities of restricting religious practices at a historic Sufi shrine in Delhi, triggering fresh […]
Pilgrims using the Tawakkalna app can now view Hajj permits and related travel documents electronically from the initial stages of their journey. (SPA photo) Arab News May 08, 2026 RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is expanding its digital services through the national “super app” Tawakkalna, allowing beneficiaries of the Makkah Route Initiative […]
The guide is available in Arabic, English, French, Urdu, Persian, Indonesian, Turkish, and Malay — ensuring health messages reach pilgrims of all nationalities and linguistic backgrounds. (SPA) Arab News May 08, 2026 RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health has launched the Hajj 1447 AH Health Awareness Guide in eight languages […]
Dr. Azeem Ibrahim May 08, 2026 The Rohingya are drowning because the world has decided that containment is easier than solutions. Nearly 900 Rohingya refugees died or disappeared at sea last year, according to the UN Refugee Agency, making 2025 the deadliest year on record for Rohingya attempting maritime escape […]
By James J. Zogby|17:45 May 4, 2026| During the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, this Arab American Heritage month is a good time to reflect on the history […]
Exploring the history of Ahmadiyah for a century in the archipelago. Discover the facts about the Parung Hajj hoax and the principles of non-violent peace through a book review at UKDW Yogyakarta. Nur Khotimah | Gallant Radhitya Widiaseno Wednesday, May 6, 2026 | SuaraJogja.id – Marking the 100th anniversary of its […]
Sarmad Naveed Islam 13th November 2021 reviewofreligions.org ©Shutterstock Sarmad Naveed, Canada During the American War for Independence, Thomas Jefferson penned a bill called The Act for Establishing Religious Freedom. He said that those who impose their religion and coerce people to accept it maintain false religions, and that the truth is strong enough […]
Amen Aqeel Haider8th May 2026 Image: Mexico Jamaat On 11 April 2026, Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya Mexico held the foundation-laying ceremony of the Bait-ul-Ata Mosque in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas. This will, insha-Allah, be the first purpose-built mosque in Mexico. Mexican members from different parts of the country travelled to attend this […]