Istanbul embraces new Barbaros Hayrettin Pasha Mosque
BY DAILY SABAH WITH AA ISTANBUL MAY 12, 2023 – An aerial view of Barbaros Hayrettin Pasha Mosque, Istanbul, Türkiye, May 11, 2023. (AA Photo) Barbaros Hayrettin Pasha Mosque, deriving its […]
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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.
More Islamic lessons in Swiss schools?
read aloudX Knowledge about Islam can prevent radicalisation, so says a new study which advises offering more Islamic lessons in public schools. But the hurdles are high. This content was published […]
India’s Congress party defeats Narendra Modi’s BJP in Karnataka state elections
India Victory deals blow to prime minister, who will seek third term in power at next year’s general election Hannah Ellis-Petersen in DelhiSat 13 May 2023 10.18 BST India’s opposition Congress […]
If you want the best, look to Prophet Mohammad (sa).
Tweet See new Tweets Ahmadi Vagabond / Retweeted Dr. Craig Considine @CraigCons If you want good behavior, look to Adam. If you want sacred knowledge, look to Enoch. If you […]
Türkiye heads to polls to choose next president, lawmakers
BY DAILY SABAH ISTANBUL MAY 12, 2023 – Workers print ballots at a printing house, in the capital Ankara, Türkiye, May 8, 2023. (AA Photo) On Sunday, millions will cast their […]
IsDB agrees 7 deals to fund water, food projects in Afghanistan
The signing of the Afghanistan Humanitarian Trust Fund included 7 humanitarian projects with IsDB, Jamal Al-Saati, special advisor to the president of IsDB right. (AN photo by Mohammed Khayat) NADA HAMEED May […]
How Sudan crisis casts long shadow over Libya
HAFED AL-GHWELL May 14, 2023 Short Url As crisis grips a Sudan strangled by years of political instability, economic hardship and widespread unrest, neighboring countries such as Libya could become […]
What does the Khalifa of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community have in common with Amal Clooney?
‘My goal is equal justice for all,’ says Amal Clooney at Cartier Awards At the event, which took place in Paris, Clooney highlighted the need to advance women’s rights. (Instagram/ […]
Israel continues aggression on Gaza despite latest truce efforts
By AFP – May 13,2023 – JORDAN TIMES An old woman gestures amidst the rubble in front of a building hit by an Israeli air strike in Khan Younis in the southern […]
Turkey elections: Has the country reached an economic breaking point?
Turkey Elections 2023 Güven Sak 13 May 2023 09:53 BST | Last update: 5 hours 6 mins ago Suffering from a large credibility gap, a victorious Erdogan would not be able to lead Turkey […]
Good and bad Muslims: New UK report reinforces a false narrative
Khadijah Elshayyal 12 May 2023 15:05 BST The independent Bloom review on faith engagement falls short of scrutinising the government’s longstanding prejudices against Muslim civic activism Muslims queue outside Manchester […]
Imran Khan given bail in corruption case and assurance he will not be rearrested
Judges’ decision comes amid rising tensions as former Pakistan PM faces claims over illegal land transfers Shah Meer Baloch in Islamabad and Hannah Ellis-Petersen in DelhiFri 12 May 2023 15.56 BST A court […]
Pakistan shut down the internet – but that didn’t stop the protests
bbc.com By Frances Mao BBC News The battle between Imran Khan’s supporters and the powerful Pakistani military has this week been raging on two fronts – on the streets and […]
Imran Khan leaves court after being granted bail
bbc.com https://emp.bbc.com/emp/SMPj/2.49.2/iframe.htmlMedia caption, Watch: Imran Khan’s arrest saga… in under 90 seconds By Caroline Davies and Matt Murphy In Islamabad and London Pakistan’s ex-prime minister Imran Khan has left court […]
Led by China and India: On the Global South efforts to fix the UN
May 12, 2023 at 7:30 pm | Published in: Article, Asia & Americas, China, India, International Organisations, Opinion, UN Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi [Li Yang/China News Service via Getty Images] Dr Ramzy Baroud […]
The Institution of Shura: Mutual Consultation
Friday Sermon delivered byHazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad(at) URDU Video Audio More Languages NOTE: Alislam Team takes full responsibility for any errors or miscommunication in this Synopsis of the Friday Sermon. Friday Sermon […]
Islamic finance forum discusses potential of innovative and disruptive technologies
1 / 3 Mohammed Al-Jasser, Islamic Development Bank president and group chairman. (AN photo) 2 / 3 The former IsDB President, Ahmad Ali, delivered a keynote speech on the launch of the […]
The EU has been MIA on the Israel-Palestinian. Is it back?
YOSSI MEKELBERG May 13, 2023 It is a rather sad testimony to the European Union that it has taken someone like Itamar-Ben Gvir to cause it to draw a line […]
Syria reconstruction would bring huge benefits for the region
DR. MAJID RAFIZADEH May 11, 2023 Extended domestic conflicts can have a devastating impact on a country’s infrastructure, economy, safety and the living standards of its people. Often, once the […]
Shireen Abu Akleh: Calls to ‘bring perpetrators to justice’ continue year after journalist’s killing
Dawn is calling on Biden administration to publically acknowledge FBI investigation into her killing Family and friends of Shireen Abu Akleh attend a candle vigil outside the Church of the […]