Same moon, but Eid al-Fitr may fall on different dates for Muslim communities
By Lincoln Tan 19 Apr, 2023 04:37 AM4 mins to read Muslims will gather at Mt Smart Stadium to celebrate the end of Ramadan this year. Photo / Dean Purcell […]
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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.
KSrelief Ramadan food package distributed across several countries
In Somalia, the center handed out 850 food packages to 5,100 individuals impacted by the drought (SPA) ARAB NEWS April 18, 2023 RIYADH: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief […]
Imperative that Sudan army emerges victorious
OSAMA AL-SHARIF April 18, 2023 It was almost inevitable that the two reluctant partners that have jointly ruled Sudan for the past four years were destined to fight each other […]
Violence inevitable until Israel-Palestine conflict is resolved
YOSSI MEKELBERG April 18, 2023 There is nothing new about Israelis and Palestinians clashing at this time of the year, especially when the holy celebrations of Ramadan, Passover and Easter […]
Why is Arabic perceived difficult to learn
Apr 18,2023 – JORDAN TIMES / Mahmoud Alrajabi The Arabic language has been around for centuries, and it is the language of over 420 million people across the world. However, […]
The Shroud of Turin
Arif Khan – UKCHRISTIANITY 15th August 2010 (Arif Khan, Editor of the Tomb of Jesus website, has had an active interest in the Shroud of Turin and has written various […]
Holy Shroud of Turin’s Authenticity Can No Longer Be Disputed, Expert Asserts
Jean-Christian Petitfils, who has studied the Holy Shroud for more than 40 years, discusses the findings detailed in his new book that is labeled as a ‘definitive investigation’ of the […]
SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE SUPPORTS ANCIENT MYSTERY OF THE FAINT IMAGE OF JESUS IN ‘SHROUD OF TURIN’
written by Christel Berns April 10, 2023 A piece of new scientific evidence supports what many claim to have been the faint image of Jesus in the ancient mystery of “Shroud of […]
What Scientists Found When They Studied The Shroud Of Turin
HUMANS According to believers, Jesus was wrapped in the linen after his crucifixion. JAMES FELTON Senior Staff Writer Published April 18, 2023 The shroud of Turin is a large piece […]
Lennox vs Atkins – Can science explain everything?
If the Atheists and the Christians Debate, Islam Wins! Epigraph: And you (Muhammad) shall assuredly find those who say, ‘We are Christians,’ to be the nearest of them in love […]
The Warm Family Atmosphere when Breaking the Fast with the Yogyakarta Ahmadiyya Congregation
The atmosphere full of kinship was seen when I attended breaking fast with the Yogyakarta Ahmadiyya Congregation Haris Fatwa April 17, 202363 The atmosphere full of kinship was seen when […]
Iraq’s new role in the region
BY FERHAT TUTKAL AUG 18, 2021 – DAILY SABAH An aerial view of Baghdad, Iraq, Aug. 11, 2021. (REUTERS Photo) Iraq is entering a new era with Prime Minister Mustafa […]
British multiculturalism: Empire, dynasty and identity
BY MEHMET FAHRI DANIŞ APR 18, 2023 DAILY SABAH Due to its colonial success, the U.K., which in the Middle Ages was not all that different from other monarchies nearby, […]
International community does have options on Palestine
CHRIS DOYLE April 17, 2023 Absent massive and major action, the Israeli coalition will escalate its occupation and war crimes against the Palestinians. Such an intensified assault will see more […]
What it means for Israel to lose its ‘deterrence’
RAMZY BAROUD April 17, 2023 When Israel launched a war against the Gaza Strip in August 2022, it declared that its target was the Palestinian Islamic Jihad group only. Indeed, […]
Sudan generals’ battle enters 4th day; death toll soars to 185
The power struggle pits Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan (center), the commander of the armed forces, against Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, the head of the Rapid Support Forces, a paramilitary group. Updated […]
King of Jordan honours winners of Koran competition
By JT – Apr 18,2023 – JORDAN TIMES His Majesty King Abdullah honours the winners of the international and local Hashemite Competition for Holy Koran Memorisation and Recitation at the King Hussein […]
Five held for desecrating worship place (meaning an Ahmadiyya Mosque).
Our Correspondent Published April 18, 2023 Updated about 7 hours ago LAHORE: Police on Monday arrested five suspects for desecrating a minority community worship place in Sargodha district. According to the Ahmadiyya community […]
118 years old Ahmadiyya Muslim Mosque in Ghooghiat Sargodha desecrated…
Mona Farooq Ahmad @MonaChaudhryy Pakistan’s obsession with Ahmadis continues even in the blessed month of Ramadan. An 118 yrs old Ahmadiyya Mosque in Ghooghiat Sargodha was attacked & desecrated by […]
Sudan fighting: How military rivalry descended into open warfare
After years of protests and pressure to form a civilian government, how did things devolve into fighting on the streets? Published On 17 Apr 2023 As the people of Sudan […]