Germany: Open Mosque Day
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Day of the Open Mosque (German: Tag der offenen Moschee) in Germany is an annually scheduled event day that has existed since 1997 and takes place on October […]
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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.
Bukhara: The spiritual heart of Central Asia
by Fatıma Feyza Bayer Oct 02, 2025 – DAILY SABAH A view of the historic Po-i-Kalyan complex, with the iconic Kalyan Minaret, considered the symbol of Bukhara, on the right, […]
Anti-Muslim hate reports spike after right-wing rally, charity warns
Protesters attend an anti-immigration rally organised by British anti-immigration activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, also known as Tommy Robinson, in London. (Reuters/File Photo) Updated 13 sec ago Arab News October 02, 2025 […]
Ahmadiyya Muslims to Hold Centennial Commemoration in Indonesia
Photo© TEMPO.CO The Indonesian Ahmadiyya Muslim Congregation (JAI) plans to hold a thanksgiving, or celebration, to commemorate the centenary of the arrival of the Ahmadiyya community in Indonesia. The event will take place on December 25, 2025. JAI spokesperson Yendra Budiana stated that the Ahmadiyya community first arrived in Indonesia on December 25, […]
Masjid Ahmadiyah in Bogor Sealed
Ahmadiyya Community is not permitted to carry out its activities, including Friday Prayers. TEMPO Interactive, Bogor – The Bogor City Government finally sealed a mosque belonging to the Ahmadiyah Congregation located in Sindang Barang Hamlet, Sindang Barang Subdistrict, West Bogor District, Bogor City, on Monday (March 4). The sealing was […]
A life in balance: Emotions, faith, and humanity
1st October 2025 Zafir Ahmad, Ahmadiyya Archive & Research Centre Living a balanced life is a central theme in all major religions and well beyond them. People seek ways to […]
Historic Georgian Mosque stands out for ornate Ottoman design
by Daily Sabah with AA ISTANBUL Oct 01, 2025 – The Georgian Mosque, an early 19th-century Ottoman landmark in Tripoli’s Old City, Libya, Sept. 30, 2025. (AA Photo) The Georgian Mosque […]
Tony Blair, the viceroy of Gaza
by Ömer Kayacı Oct 02, 2025 – DAILY SABAH A handout picture from the Israeli Government Press Office shows Middle East Quartet Envoy Tony Blair (L) shaking hands with Israeli […]
How covert US actions left a legacy of instability in region
Dr. Turki Faisal Al-Rasheed October 01, 2025 Short Url Why does enduring peace remain elusive in the Middle East? Why does the climate crisis worsen despite international pledges? Why does […]
Conservative MEP launches petition to ban Islamic headscarves in European Parliament
Charlie Weimers says he expects broad support for his initiative, but other lawmakers slammed it as sexist and Islamophobic. September 30, 2025 By Max Griera An EU lawmaker is campaigning […]
How U.S. Muslims compare with other Americans religiously and demographically
ByBesheer Mohamed Muslims have been the focus of considerable public attention in recent decades, but the American public knows relatively little about Islam and most Americans don’t know a Muslim […]
American Muslims more likely than other citizens to have a college degree — study
POLITICS 4 min read American Muslims are highly educated, deeply devout, and more likely than others to hold a college degree, with six in ten saying religion plays a central […]
Christian Syriacs return back to terror-free Türkiye
by Daily Sabah with AA ISTANBUL Sep 29, 2025 – 2:55 pm GMT+3 A Syriac neighborhood located in Mardin province, Türkiye, Sept. 29, 2025. (AA Photo) Syriacs are gradually returning to […]
Charity launches exhibition showcasing Saudi Arabia’s rich history of serving pilgrims
The exhibition is open to representatives of governmental institutions, civil organizations, private-sector entities, and professionals from the Hajj and Umrah sector. (X @hajigift) Updated 42 sec ago Arab News September […]
The Future of World Religions: Population Growth Projections, 2010-2050
Why Muslims Are Rising Fastest and the Unaffiliated Are Shrinking as a Share of the World’s Population Note (June 2025): Religious composition estimates in this report are based on 2010 […]
What children’s drawings from Gaza reveal about the conflict’s mental toll
Previous Special 1 / 3 Drawings created by children in Project HOPE’s art therapy programs in Gaza. (Photo: projecthope.org) Special 2 / 3 A painting by Rawan, 13, about a childhood she […]
Serbia arrests 11 for placing pig heads outside mosques in France
A photograph taken on September 9, 2025 shows a general view of a Mosque in the Parisian suburb city of Montrouge where pigs’ head were discovered earlier in the morning. […]
Faith and morality take centre stage at 54th Jalsa Salana Ahmadiyya, Tanzania.
Sunday, September 28, 2025 – 3 min read By Ramadhani Ismail What you need to know: source and more: https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/national/faith-and-morality-take-centre-stage-at-54th-jalsa-salana-ahmadiyya-5209120
Will Trump’s 21-point peace plan work?
Dr. Abdel Aziz Aluwaisheg September 29, 2025 arabnews.com US President Donald Trump on Tuesday met with the leaders and representatives of several Arab and Muslim nations, including Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and the UAE. At the meeting, which took place in New York on the sidelines […]