3 pillars of tradition: Defining who qualifies as a Sufi
by Sultan Adanır Mar 13, 2026 – 12:35 pm GMT+3 Among the many prominent Sufis he identifies, Farid ud-Din Attar includes three renowned Islamic jurists: Imam Abu Hanifah (d. 767), […]
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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.
Trump blocks on protests, immigration fueling Islamophobia: CAIR
by Daily Sabah with Agencies ISTANBUL Mar 10, 2026 – Protesters gather in support of Palestinians across the street from Columbia University’s main gates, in New York, U.S., May 21, 2025. […]
Coffee and dates anchor Ramadan traditions across Saudi Arabia
Typically crafted from copper or stainless steel, the dallah for serving Saudi coffee remains a centerpiece of Saudi homes. (SPA) Updated 24 sec ago Nada Hameed March 14, 2026 JEDDAH: […]
Ramadan: A month of restraint, not indulgence
14th March 2026 alhakam.org For some, Ramadan is a month of careful indulgence instead of disciplined restraint. Kitchens stay busy, tables overflow at sehri and iftar, and anticipation centres on food more than […]
The Ahmadiyya Muslim League Holds Social Service and a Low-Cost Bazaar
Reporter: BOY SAKTI HAPSOROEditor: FAQIH MUBAROK Monday, March 9, 2026 A+A- RM .id Rakyat Merdeka – Lajnah Imaillah Muslim Ahmadiyah Indonesia held a social service activity and cheap bazaar with the theme of Empowered, […]
The National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan) is pushing for a review of the implementation of the Joint Decree of the Three Ministers on the Ahmadiyah Congregation from the perspective of human rights and women’s protection.
February 26, 2026 The National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan) attended an event organized by the Center for Interfaith Harmony (PKUB) of the Ministry of Religious Affairs entitled […]
Secular extremism rears head in Türkiye during Ramadan
by Yusuf Ziya Durmuş ISTANBUL Feb 19, 2026 DAILY SABAH A view of a school hall adorned with decorations for Ramadan, Hatay, southern Türkiye, Feb. 19, 2026. (AA Photo) Islamophobia under […]
A Ramadan stolen from itself
by Doğan Eşkinat Mar 13, 2026 – DAILY SABAH Smoke rises from a high-rise building following a drone attack in Kuwait City, Kuwait, March 8, 2026. (AFP Photo) Ramadan tests […]
Saudi Arabia’s non-Muslim residents talk about their experiences of Ramadan
Updated 36 sec ago Sadiya A. Nadeem March 13, 2026 JEDDAH: Ramadan in Saudi Arabia has its own rhythm, with quiet, slow days and lively, busier nights. For non-Muslims living in […]
Grand Mosque reveals intensive sanitation and iftar services for millions during Ramadan
The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has intensified its carpet maintenance program to accommodate the high volume of worshippers […]
The power of voluntary prayer (nawafil): Maximising the last ten nights of Ramadan
12th March 2026 In the final ten days of Ramadan, we are reminded of the intensity of worship by the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon […]
How fasting may help prevent cancer: A scientific look at an ancient practice
13th March 2026 For thousands of years, people across the world have fasted for religious and spiritual reasons. Today, scientists are discovering that fasting, the practice of going without food […]
The weaponisation of Pakistan’s blasphemy laws
Ahmadiyya persecution ·27.02.2026 A high-profile blasphemy case has ignited tensions between Pakistan’s courts and hardline religious groups. The fallout reveals how religion continues to be used for political leverage at […]
Ahmadiyah Manislor Distributes 475 Ramadan Packages
RRI.CO.ID, Kuningan – The women’s organization Lajnah Imaillah Manislor demonstrated their spirit of sharing during the holy month of Ramadan by distributing aid packages to residents. The event took place […]
Saudi Arabia leads Arab and Islamic condemnation of continuing Israeli closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque
The ministers urged the occupying power, Israel, to immediately stop closing the gates of Al-Aqsa. (AFP) Updated 7 sec ago Arab News March 11, 2026 RIYADH: Saudi Arabia led Arab […]
Ramadan Rules and Traditions: A Guide to Observing the Holy Month
Ramadan is one of the most significant and sacred months in the Islamic calendar, observed by millions of Muslims worldwide. It is a time of spiritual reflection, self-discipline, and devotion, […]
Expats say Ramadan in Saudi Arabia feels unlike anywhere else
Rashid Hassan Nada Alturki 04 March 2026 RIYADH: For many expatriates, Saudi Arabia has become a second home. Ramadan in the Kingdom offers a spiritual experience that they say is […]
Tahajjud: The pre-dawn nourishment of Ramadan
10th March 2026 alhakam.org Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa, in his Friday Sermon of 20 February 2026, urged Ahmadis to strive to offer Tahajjud prayers during the month of Ramadan (and outside of […]
Turkish-Swiss hijabi woman 1st to be elected to Zurich council
by Daily Sabah ISTANBUL Mar 09, 2026 – Women take part in a protest marking International Women’s Day, Zurich, Switzerland, March 7, 2026. (EPA Photo) Vera Çelik, a 20-year-old Turkish Swiss […]
This Ramadan, know this: I am me, a Muslim and a Briton. I am not a headline, a threat or a stereotype
Nazir Afzal I am, like millions of others, dutifully fasting from dawn to dusk this month. My faith does not define me. It refines me Fri 27 Feb 2026 As Ramadan begins, Muslims across Britain prepare for a month of fasting, reflection and charity. For most of us, it is a […]