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.
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is still discriminated against, but that does not mean they cannot contribute to society at large. Contributors: Ninik Yuniati, Wahyu Setiawan Editor: SinduDengarkan KBR, Jakarta—The Indonesian Ahmadiyya community will celebrate its 100th anniversary on December 25, 2025. A Tasyakur (Thanksgiving) event will be held to commemorate this historic […]
Persecution of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Relevant Laws Relevant Laws Constitution Amendment Constitution of Pakistan (Second Amendment) Act, 1974 | Pdf File | Constitution of Pakistan (Third Amendment) Order, 1985 | Pdf File | Definition of a ‘Muslim’ & ‘Non-Muslim Definition of a ‘Muslim’ & ‘Non-Muslim’ Status of Ahmadis in the Constitution of Pakistan | Pdf […]
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By: Aditya PrabowoEditor: Syahrizal Budi PutrantoOct 19, 2025 – Listen to the News KBRN, Jakarta: The Indonesian Ahmadiyya Muslim Congregation (JMAI) held a tree-planting event in approximately 400 locations across […]
UK lawmakers, including Helen Maguire, Lord Tariq Ahmad, and Siobhain McDonagh, called on Pakistan to protect religious minorities following a terrorist attack on the Bait-ul-Mahdi Mosque in Rabwah that left […]
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