Tremors across Jordan as Trump Mideast peace plan revives old fears
Jun 14, 2019 By Suleiman Al-Khalidi AMMAN (Reuters) – Jordan’s King Abdullah reacts angrily to any suggestion that he might accept a U.S. deal to end the Arab-Israeli conflict […]
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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.
Sri Lanka to remove Pakistani refugees from the country
Rabwah Times May 8, 2019, Sri Lankan President on Tuesday sought international assistance to remove Afghan and Pakistani refugees from the country. Speaking to diplomats in Colombo, the President […]
Some Americans have earned 5.9 trillion US dollars on wars in the Middle East and Asia since 2001, a new study says
America has spent $5.9 trillion on wars in the Middle East and Asia since 2001, a new study says Source: CNBC Key Points The U.S. wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria […]
Sanctity of life: Islamic teachings on abortion
Islam rarely permits abortion after 120 days. This foetus is about 112 days old © Muslims regard abortion as wrong and haram (forbidden), but many accept that it may […]
An Isis killer and an unlikely hero have heaved open the cracks in Lebanese politics
Robert Fisk Tripoli, northern Lebanon @indyvoices The Independent Voices Lebanese military personnel secure the scene where a militant attacked security forces on Monday night ( Reuters ) Saber Mrad […]
Prophet Muhammad’s Rarely-Known Decree To the Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem
By Harut Sassounian For many years, I have heard that there had been written communication between the Prophet Muhammad and the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem, but I had not seen […]
Cath Lab Spotlight, Humanitarian Spotlight: Medical Mission to Pakistan
Issue Number Volume 27 – Issue 6 – June 2019 An interview with Mubashir Mumtaz, MD. We speak with Dr. Mubashir Mumtaz, Chief of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery and Surgical […]
Iran Calls Reported Oil Tanker Attack in Gulf of Oman ‘Suspicious’
12:59 13.06.2019 On Thursday morning, reports emerged that two tankers were damaged near the Strait of Hormuz. It comes at a time of heightened tensions in the Middle East […]
How slaves ended slavery
While slavery would be reviled by secular and religious interests, slaves themselves finally overthrew it Fri, Jun 7, 2019, James Walvin Frederick Douglass, the towering figure in the history of […]
Palestine needs freedom, not prosperity
May 22,2019 -JORDAN TIMES – Daoud Kuttab I still vividly remember what a World Bank official once told me, “What Palestine needs is the end of occupation and restrictions for […]
Why more women should take up humanitarian work in Middle East and North Africa
Jennifer Bell June 11, 2019 MENA region has big gap between demand and availability of female volunteers Arab women’s familiarity with culture and languages of region could make a big […]
As Sudan falls deeper into crisis, it’s increasingly clear what’s missing: support from the international community
An internet shutdown has been issued across the country, making it almost impossible for Sudanese people to communicate the unfolding atrocities on the ground. This is as good a time […]
Can religious tolerance help an aspiring Muslim power?
Taylor Luck ,Christian Science Monitor•June 11, 2019 Indian women in saris carefully place candles at an outdoor grotto of the Virgin Mary and kneel in prayer as couples from […]
Anti-Muslim, anti-migrant hate moved mainstream in 2018, Council of Europe warns
DAILY SABAH WITH DPA ISTANBUL/ANKARA Published 12.06.2019 Turkey calls for stronger action against anti-Islam attacks worldwide Hate speech and xenophobia became major concerns no longer relegated to the margins […]
Ahmadiyya Amir calls for unity in diversity for a better Gambia
June 10, 2019 Author “If we want to be united in diversity as a nation, for a better Gambia, we should always treat each other fairly that is when […]
Right-Wing Extremism? The Puzzling Murder of a German Politician
Source: Spiegel The brutal murder of a politician in central Germany has led to widespread speculation about the motive and the identity of the perpetrator. Some see it as retaliation […]
Syrian Refugees: The Challenges of Starting a New Life in Jordan
Hundreds of thousands of Syrians fled the violence in their homeland to Jordan. Many still live in camps while others have tried to start new lives in the city. Here, […]
Israeli court approves Jerusalem church land sale to settler group
Greek Orthodox Archbishop describes decision as ‘illegal anraeli court approvd illegitimate’ By AFP – Jun 12,2019 – JORDAN TIMES OCCUPIED JERUSALEM — Israel’s top court gave final approval for the […]
India votes in favour of Israel against Palestinian NGO in UN
The decision was adopted by a recorded vote of 28 in favour to 15 against, with five abstentions. Countries voting in favour of the decision were Brazil, Canada, Colombia, France, […]
Francis wants first papal visit to Iraq
Jun 10, 2019 – swissinfo.ch VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis said on Monday he wants to travel to Iraq next year, which would be the first ever papal trip […]
