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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 24th October 2025: ‘Preparations for the Battle of Tabuk’

Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad – Khalifatul Masih V(aba)Islamic History 24th October 2025 After reciting Tashahhud, Ta‘awwuz, and Surah al-Fatihah, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba) said that he would continue mentioning details from the Battle of Tabuk. Excuses Presented by the Hypocrites His Holiness (aba) said that there was a man from […]

Sanctuary Denied: USCIRF Documents How Host Countries Fail Religious Refugees in Asia

10/08/2025Massimo IntrovigneA+ | A- They fled persecution only to be criminalized. A report exposes the legal void and moral vacuum in South and Southeast Asia’s refugee policies. by Massimo Introvigne The latest report from the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), titled “The Responsibility of Host Countries to Protect Refugees […]