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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.

Premier condemns religious intolerance as Muslims in Queensland face heightened ‘fear and anxiety’

Community voices concern it is being targeted after alleged bomb threat and threatening email in recent days Andrew MessengerTue 9 Sep 2025 The Queensland premier, David Crissafuli, has condemned separate alleged threats against a Muslim school and a mosque in recent days as the community says it’s facing heightened “fear and anxiety”. […]

Minns unveils plan to fight anti-Muslim hate: ‘Naked racism and Islamophobia have no place in our state’

Exclusive: $1m grant comes after reports of rising Islamophobia and a huge turnout for the Sydney Harbour Bridge march Anne Davies NSW state correspondent Thu 14 Aug 2025 The Minns government will establish a $1m program to combat anti-Muslim hate, including establishing a support hotline for victims and a program to build […]