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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 23rd January 2026: ‘The Holy Prophet’s (sa) Love for God Almighty’
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad – Khalifatul Masih V(aba)The Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) 23rd January 2026 Summary prepared by The Review of Religions After reciting Tashahhud, Ta‘awwuz and Surah al-Fatihah, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad […]
Book Launch: Ahmadiyya Muslims and Indonesia: 100 Years of Diversity and Humanitarian Work
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 – The book launch of Ahmadiyya Muslims and Indonesia: 100 Years of Religiousness & Humanitarian Work took place in Jakarta on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Photo: […]
Muslim girl attacked by Serbian teens in Srebrenica
by Daily Sabah with AA ISTANBUL Feb 21, 2020 – AMuslim girl wearing a headscarf was attacked by Serbian peers on her way to school in Srebrenica in eastern Bosnia-Herzegovina, local […]
Philanthropy can unlock investment and drive global impact, says UAE’s Badr Jafar
Title of the book, Jafar said “was purposefully provocative, getting people to think about what the business world has to learn from philanthropy.” (Supplied) Updated 32 sec ago TAREK ALI […]
Women in early Islam: The Holy Prophet’s daughter reminded about tahajjud
This series will highlight incidents from early Islam related to the sahabiyaat of the Holy Prophet (sa) and other women in early Islamic history. Extracts of incidents from the Friday Sermons of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V (aa) have been collected and compiled. 23rd January 2026 Collected by Amtushakoor Tayyaba Ahmed […]
Muslim Population by Country 2026
Culture > Muslim Population by Country 2026 Religion = Muslim Population% of World Muslims Muslim Population 0 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M Indonesia 242,700,000 Pakistan 240,760,000 India 200,000,000 Bangladesh 150,800,000 Nigeria 97,000,000 Indonesia 242,700,000 12.27% Pakistan 240,760,000 12.17% India 200,000,000 10.11% Bangladesh 150,800,000 7.62% Nigeria 97,000,000 4.9% Population estimate is range: 95,000,000-97,000,000 […]
After the headlines fade: Gaza, abandoned while the genocide persists
By Ramzy Baroud|20:35 January 21, 2026| Share Story A colleague, an editor at a widely read outlet that centered Gaza throughout the two-year genocide, recently voiced his frustration that Gaza is […]
When one falls, the family feels it: Accountability in Islam
22nd January 2026 Dania Daud, Student Journalist, Canada Family life is like a web. Pull on one strand and the whole structure changes. Islam teaches us that accountability is individual: […]
Opening the doorway to dialogue: Reflecting on the recent incident in the Federated States of Micronesia
22nd January 2026 Aansa Naseer Mirza, Federated States of Micronesia Pohnpei, a small island in the Pacific, may not feature in global conversations, yet it has not remained untouched by […]
Australians to perform acts of kindness on national day of mourning for Bondi terror attack victims
Bondi beach terror attack Mitzvahs – or charitable acts – will include preparing meals for vulnerable communities while the Sydney Opera House will host a memorial service Caitlin CassidyWed 21 […]
Public Discussion and Book Launch: Ahmadiyya Muslims and Indonesia
The Indonesian Ahmadiyya Muslim Community held a public discussion and book launch entitled ” Ahmadiyah Muslims and Indonesia: 100 Years of Religiousness and Humanitarian Work ,” on January 20, 2026, at Wisma […]
Ahmadiyah Continues to Work, From Economic Empowerment to Social Activities
By: Mohar Syarif Tuesday, 01/20/2026 Ahmadiyah Continues to Work, From Economic Empowerment to Social ActivitiesBALANCE SHEETKuningan – Camperniq, a group of artisans utilizing waste glass for economic value, could be a solution […]
India shuts Kashmir medical college – after Muslims earned most admissions
Hindu groups insisted that Muslims shouldn’t benefit from institutions founded by a Hindu charity. ByAl Jazeera Staff India has shut down a medical college in Indian-administered Kashmir in an apparent […]
UK Muslims report vandalism, attacks amid controversial flag campaign
Agitators target a mosque and assault Muslims as the St George flag is flown widely following protests against asylum seekers. ByTaj Ali Published On 1 Sep 2025 Names marked with […]
Pig’s head left outside Muslim family home in ‘appalling and deliberate’ hate crime
By Alen Bašić – 20th January 2026 A Muslim family in Stockport has been left shaken after a pig’s head was mounted on the gates of their family home – […]
Muslims donate land for Viraat Ramayan Temple
Story by ATV | Posted by Aasha Khosa | Date 20-01-2026 The Viraat Ramayan Temple Patna In Bihar’s East Champaran, several Muslim families have donated land for the construction of the world’s largest Ramayan Temple […]
Town down to ‘final space’ for Muslim burials
19 hours ago Abigail MarlowLocal Democracy Reporting Service A council has denied that space for Muslim burials will run out despite reports one cemetery had only a single remaining site […]
Population collapse: Are we treading a path towards extinction?
20th January 2026 Daniyal Mahmood Ahmad, Al Hakam Japan will collapse – unless the Japanese start having more children. At the current trajectory, the population will drop from 123.4 million to 63 million. The […]
In Austria, court recognizes Sharia norms in dispute between Muslims
14 January 12:38 Author: News Chancellor of Austria Christian Stocker. Photo: NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP The Vienna court’s decision on the forced enforcement of religious arbitration has provoked a reaction from authorities and […]