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.
Hear what these Arab Americans think of their country 25 years after the Sept. 11 attacks. By Noreen O’Donnell Published September 11, 2026 • Updated on September 11, 2026 at 2:17 pm Muslim Americans are still met with suspicion and distrust 25 years after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, even as they become more politically […]
March 30, 2026 Islam is a major world religion with over 1.8 billion followers. Its influence is vast and multifaceted. In modern society, Islam plays a crucial role. It promotes peace, charity, […]
🏛️ Islamic History · The Golden Age For roughly five centuries, the Muslim world was the beating heart of global science and learning. This is the story of the Islamic […]
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia During the High Middle Ages the Islamic world was an important contributor to the global cultural scene, innovating and supplying information and ideas to Europe, via Al-Andalus, Sicily and the Crusader kingdoms in the Levant. These included Latin translations of the […]
By Huda Updated on May 25, 2024 Sunni and Shia Muslims share the most fundamental Islamic beliefs and articles of faith and are the two main sub-groups in Islam. They do differ, however, and that separation stemmed initially, not from spiritual distinctions, but political ones. Over the centuries, these political differences […]
This information is from our website article: Who are the Shia Ismaili Muslims: A Primer with Visual Charts The Ismailis are a branch of Shia Muslims. Shia Muslims thus believe that the spiritual and […]
Ahmadi Muslims follow the same holy scriptures and teachings as other Muslims. The key difference is that Ahmadi Muslims believe that the Promised Messiah (also referred to as the Mahdi in some […]
2026-09-13 Europe’s Muslim population sits at roughly 6% — a share that has barely moved in years and that no single country pushes much above 10%. Yet the political narrative […]
Source: Rafiq Salam 8 September 2026 Listen to the article now1.0x Audio by Carbonatix Audio by Carbonatix Thousands of Ahmadi Muslim women, alongside international delegates and interfaith representatives, have converged […]
Ruminews.id , Gunungkidul — The Indonesian Ahmadiyah Congregation (JAI) Gunungkidul also attended a group screening of the documentary film “ Jalan Pulih ” and a discussion on community mental health at the 69 Coffee Shop, Wonosari, Gunungkidul, Sunday (30/8/2026). The event, titled ” Journey to Recovery, Journey Together, ” was organized by Yakkum Jogja in […]
PAKISTAN: A horrific violence has claimed the life of a prominent figure from a minority community. A horrific attack has claimed the life of a prominent figure from a minority […]
MAGAZINE: EDITION MARCH 2026Mansoor DahriIslamic History 7th July 2026 Mansoor Dahri, Surrey, UK Five times a day the Muslims of the world pray in the direction of the city of […]
Syed Taha Anwar9th September 2026 Image: Library/AI Generated For many young people today, dating is viewed as the natural way to get to know a prospective spouse. Some Ahmadis may […]
Al Hakam Weekly11th September 2026 حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْعَلاَءِ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أُسَامَةَ، عَنْ بُرَيْدِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ أَبِي بُرْدَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي مُوسَى، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ: «الْخَازِنُ الْمُسْلِمُ الأَمِينُ الَّذِي يُنْفِذُ ـ وَرُبَّمَا قَالَ يُعْطِي ـ مَا أُمِرَ بِهِ كَامِلاً مُوَفَّرًا طَيِّبٌ بِهِ نَفْسُهُ، فَيَدْفَعُهُ إِلَى […]
5 days ago Bethany BellVienna correspondent As the new school year begins in Austria, a law banning headscarves in schools for girls under 14 has gone into force. The law […]
SocietyUnited States of America Kathrin Wesolowski 09/11/2026S eptember 11, 2026 A quarter-century after the September 11, 2001, attacks, they are still the focus of numerous conspiracy theories. Why do people […]
Sweden ‘They poison the population’: how the far right changed Sweden’s conversation The election could oust a coalition propped up by extremists, but some fear the country has been irrevocably […]
By: Akbar Hussaini September 9, 2026 Who Controls the Narrative? We live in an era when, not too long ago, the information, news, and entertainment we consumed were largely controlled by a handful of players, including news channels, newspapers, news agencies, and major radio stations. We had very few options beyond that […]
Race Muslim women have spent 25 years navigating the effects of 9/11 — and a growing perception that their faith and visibility pose a cultural threat. Mariel Padilla General Assignment Reporter PublishedSeptember 10, 2026, 11:33 a.m. CTRepublish this story Twenty-five years after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, many Muslim […]