The next global resource crisis
Nov 07,2022 – JORDAN TIMES / Daniel Litvin LONDON — The West’s dependence on China for so-called critical minerals once worried only a handful of experts and policy wonks. Now, […]
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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.
The entrepreneurial state must lead on climate change
Nov 07,2022 – JORDAN TIMES / Mariana Mazzucato CAIRO — In recent weeks, several members of the Glasgow Financial Alliance on Net Zero (GFANZ), a group of 450 financial institutions, have quit over concerns about the cost of delivering on their climate commitments. In dropping out, they have given the […]
Imran Khan: Pakistan’s top court orders police to investigate shooting
Share https://emp.bbc.com/emp/SMPj/2.46.6/iframe.htmlMedia caption, Imran Khan spoke with the BBC on Tuesday By Simon Fraser BBC News Pakistan’s Supreme Court has ordered an immediate police investigation into a gun attack which […]
We are on highway to climate hell, UN Chief warns
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Israeli settlers have high hopes after Netanyahu election win
This content was published on November 7, 2022 – 07:03November 7, 2022 – 07:03 By Emily Rose and Maayan Lubell HILLTOP, West Bank (Reuters) – High atop a rocky hill […]
Between the Muslims and Islam: A missed boundary
The West must not judge Islam by the Muslims ByAmna Shehzadi The Islamic teachings about different subjects generally associated with Western values or systems like on human rights or democracy […]
Attitudes Towards Muslims & Islamophobia in Norway
November 4, 2022 by Victoria Åsne KinsellaHome » Living in Norway Around one-third of Norwegians show considerable prejudice towards Muslims, and many seem to have a great fear of Islam. How did this come […]
US may elect first Muslim senator. Why are few Muslims thrilled?
Donald Trump-backed Mehmet Oz’s Senate bid fails to produce enthusiasm seen with previous Muslim firsts in US. By Ali Harb Published On 5 Nov 20225 Nov 2022 The United States may […]
Islamic teachings on climate change at multi-faith event in Adelaide, Australia
4th November 2022 Sharif Rasel, Secretary Tabligh, Jamaat Adelaide West, Australia On 13 October 2022, different faith groups offered multi-faith services at cathedrals and other well-known places of worship in […]
Pakistan dispatch: persecution of religious minorities continues under current blasphemy law
qkcreativity92 / PixabayPakistan dispatch: persecution of religious minorities continues under current blasphemy law JURIST Staff OCTOBER 30, 2022 Law students and law graduates in Pakistan are reporting for JURIST on events […]
Türkiye as a diplomatic bridge between Russia and the West
BY IHSAN AKTAŞ NOV 05, 2022 – DAILY SABAH President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addresses Russian and Ukrainian delegations in Istanbul for peace talks, March 29, 2022. (AA Photo) ‘Türkiye’s versatile […]
Diversion and inclusion deserve seats at the decision table
RAEDA AL-SARAYREH November 06, 2022 Short Url The two-year pandemic has shifted the global macroeconomic landscape. Countries and organizations worldwide are looking for ways to tackle the new challenges born […]
Turkiye isolated due to Muslim Brotherhood miscalculation
YASAR YAKIS November 06, 2022 Short Url Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry last week announced that Cairo had unilaterally suspended the normalization process that had been initiated with Turkiye. Every […]
UK ramps up mosque visits in immigration crackdown
Immigration officials have carried out more than 400 visits to religious centers over the past three years, targeting illegal migrants and failed asylum-seekers. (AFP) Short Url ARAB NEWS November 06, […]
Netanyahu’s return bad news for some but definitely very good for others
Nov 06,2022 – JORDAN TIMES / Amer Al Sabaileh As expected, Benjamin Netanyahu’s election victory will bring him back into power in Israel with a more solid coalition, potentially with […]
The Mediterranean: An unheard tale of climate, threats, hopes
Nov 05,2022 – JORDAN TIMES / Nasser Kamel For the first time in the history of climate negotiations, there will be a Mediterranean voice at the table. A diverse coalition […]
Are Islam and the Quran anti-Semitic? – Response to Tim Dieppe, Christian Concern – Part 1
28th October 2022 Abdul Malik, USA In his article on the Christian Concern website, “Is Islam anti-Semitic”, Tim Dieppe, Christian Concern’s Head of Public Policy, gives an affirmative reply. Dieppe argues the […]
Are Islam and the Quran anti-Semitic? – Response to Tim Dieppe, Christian Concern – Part 2
4th November 2022 Click here for Part 1 Dieppe takes issue with the Holy Quran’s characterisation of Jews as apes (Surah Ch.2: V.65, Ch.5: V.61), but on what basis does […]
Cryptocurrency and Islam
4th February 2022 Ahmad Umair, Bachelor of Commerce A journey that started from a barter system and reached ATM bank cards; banking has taken yet another turn. A so-called currency […]
Is Bitcoin Halal or Haram? Here’s What Islamic Scholars Are Saying
Alex Lielacher @alex-lielacher Bitcoin and other crypto assets have Islamic scholars racking their brains as they attempt to discern how this new technology fits into Islamic finance, a concept that […]