Behind the scenes of UN statement on Palestine
Feb 28,2023 – JORDAN TIMES / Ramzy Baroud Rarely does the Palestinian ambassador to the United Nations make an official remark expressing happiness over any UN proceeding concerning the Israeli […]
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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.
Real journalism asks tough questions
Feb 28,2023 – JORDAN TIMES / James J. Zogby Too often both the Israeli and Arab press fail miserably in reporting on violent acts in the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. Aspects of […]
Why is Israel-Palestinian violence surging?
bbc.com By Raffi Berg BBC News Online Middle East editor There has been an intensification of violence between Israel and the Palestinians since the start of this year, with deaths […]
Beer and wine sales in Canada fall to all-time low
bbc.com By Brandon Drenon BBC News, Washington Canadians appear to be losing their taste for alcohol, according to findings in a new report that showed beer and wine sales at […]
Iran investigates poisoning of hundreds of schoolgirls with toxic gas
Related Topics By Maryam Afshang BBC Persian Almost 700 girls have been poisoned by toxic gas in Iran since November, in what many believe is a deliberate attempt to force […]
Even Ibn Battuta would struggle in the age of overtourism
The famed traveller took decades to explore the world but modern travel and social media can lead to destinations being quickly overrun DECLAN MCVEIGH The greatest traveller the Arab world […]
Inside the UK’s Mormon missionary boot camp
By Harvey Day BBC News Every year, thousands of young Mormons go on missions to try to recruit others into the religion. The BBC was given access to their UK […]
Saudi Arabia launches program to train Hajj pilgrim leaders from overseas
Previous 1 / 2 The first session to train leaders of foreign Hajj pilgrim groups was held in Kuala Lumpur, and was attended by more than 30 group leaders. (Supplied) 2 / […]
Israel-Palestine conflict: Why Palestinians are not as happy as their UN ambassador
RAMZY BAROUD February 27, 2023 Rarely does the Palestinian ambassador to the UN make an official remark expressing happiness over any proceedings concerning the Israeli occupation of Palestine. However, Riyad Mansour was […]
Israel should be made accountable for ‘crimes’ in Palestine: OIC chief
An armed Israeli gestures amid clashes between settlers and Palestinians in Burin village, after settlers reportedly set cars on fire in the village on Feb. 25, 2023. (File/AFP) ARAB NEWS […]
Mob diplomacy
Feb 27,2023 – JORDAN TIMES / Mark Leonard MUNICH — Is sound, forward-looking foreign policy still possible? Talking to the statesmen, diplomats, intelligence operatives and scholars gathered at the Munich […]
Palestinians count cost of Israeli reprisals in West Bank
By AFP – Feb 27,2023 – Last updated at Feb 27,2023 1 0 googleplus0 0 0 A man walks past destroyed cars at a scrapyard in the town of Huwara near Nablus in the occupied West […]
Zero calorie sweetener linked to heart attack and stroke, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Published 12:36 PM EST, Mon February 27, 2023 A sugar replacement called erythritol — used to add bulk or sweeten stevia, monk-fruit, and keto reduced-sugar products […]
Muslim Inventions That Shaped The Modern World
CULTURE ByThe Cognate News Desk Published18 hours ago Muslims have made significant contributions to the world throughout history, including in the field of science and technology. Many inventions from the […]
Shamima Begum and other British women who joined Islamic State should be brought home, Government terror watchdog says
By GEMMA PARRY PUBLISHED: 01:05 GMT, 27 February 2023 View comments British women including Shamima Begum who opted to join Islamic State should be brought home, according to the government’s terrorism watchdog. Reviewer of terrorism […]
Rampaging Israeli settlers set fire to homes and cars in West Bank
Previous 1 / 4 An armed Israeli gestures amid clashes between settlers and Palestinians in Burin village, after settlers reportedly set cars on fire in the village on Feb. 25, 2023. (AFP) 2 / 4 Palestinians carry a youth injured during clashes with Israeli settlers from the nearby Bracha settlement, who reportedly […]
Palestinian killed as settlers rampage in Huwara after deadly terror attack
Story by Emanuel Fabian • Yesterday 7:48 PM Dozens of Israeli settlers rioted in the West Bank town of Huwara on Sunday evening, allegedly setting fire to Palestinian property, hours after two Israeli brothers were shot dead in a terror attack there. The Palestinian Health Ministry said one man was shot dead […]
Islamophobia not only prejudicial but is a flagrant violation of fundamental human rights – Zambry
By Qistina Sallehuddin – February 27, 2023 PUTRAJAYA: Malaysians must recognise that the Islamophobic act towards Muslims is not only prejudice but is also a flagrant violation of fundamental human rights, said Foreign […]
Muslim leaders praise Forbes and snub Yousaf in SNP contest statement
26th February Exclusive by Kathleen Nutt@kacnuttPolitical Correspondent SCOTLAND’S Muslim leaders have intervened in the SNP leadership race describing the debate around religious beliefs as “deeply concerning”. In a strongly worded […]
Men of Excellence: Amir bin Rabi’ah (ra); Haram bin Milhan (ra) ..
Friday Sermon delivered byHazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad(at) URDU Video Audio More Languages… Share NOTE: Alislam Team takes full responsibility for any errors or miscommunication in this Synopsis of the Friday Sermon. Friday Sermon […]