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.
Sri Lankans watch a bus on fire during a protest outside the President’s private residence on the outskirts of Colombo, on April 1, 2022. By Rukshana Rizwie, Iqbal Athas and Julia […]
SINEM CENGIZ April 02, 2022 Short Url https://arab.news/rzgmf Since the end of the Cold War, we have witnessed a growth in the importance of mediation as a means of preventing […]
The UN’s Yemen envoy Hans Grundberg on Friday announced that the Iran-backed Houthis and the internationally recognized government agreed to a two-month truce. (AFP/File Photo) Short Url https://arab.news/2ag4p Updated 11 […]
“We Have a Lot of Evidence” Pressure Growing on Frontex Chief from Pushbacks Investigation An investigation by the EU’s anti-corruption agency has put Frontex chief Fabrice Leggeri in a tough […]
Ukraine isn’t the only place where children are dying because of the Russian invasion. With all attention on the war there, aid money is drying up in other regions – […]
First Nations, Inuit and Métis conclude historic week of meetings Olivia Stefanovich · CBC News · Posted: Apr 01, 2022 4:00 AM ET | Last Updated: April 2 Pope Francis apologizes to Indigenous delegates […]
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Preparations for fasting month have been both difficult and emotional for Ukraine’s Muslim population following Russia’s invasion. By Liz Cookman Published On 1 Apr 20221 Apr 2022 Dnipro, Ukraine – Muslims in […]
China’s quota for those who can fast is ‘pathetic and tragic,’ says a Uyghur rights advocate. By Shohret Hoshur2022.04.01 A pair of shoes sits near an outdoor prayer area at […]
Deedar Ali Bangwar APRIL 1, 2022 Islam recognises the rights of religious minorities. There is a term, “zimmi” utilised to illustrate religious minorities, and an Islamic state is held accountable […]
In Ramadan this year, worshippers will again enjoy being part of communal iftar sufras at the two Grand Mosques in Makkah and Madinah. (Supplied) Short Url https://arab.news/cx5rp Updated 14 sec […]
This year, Saudis are gearing up to celebrate the holy month the way they used to before the pandemic — free of restrictions. (AFP) Short Url https://arab.news/8rjhw Updated 02 April […]
at Mangsit, Senggigi, Lombok, Indonesia. At the end of the rainy season everything is green and fresh. Yes, I can still work, just glimpsing over the desk from time to […]
By AFP – Mar 27,2022 – Yemenis loyal to Houthi rebels take part in a rally marking the seventh anniversary of the Saudi-led coalition’s intervention in their country, in the capital Sanaa, […]
(Pakistan) Blasphemy Law – Treatment from the root – need of the hour.Posted on March 29th, 2022 by A. Abdul Aziz Religious blasphemy laws can be a touchy subject, especially […]
By Daily Excelsior – 23/03/2022 B D Sharma Pakistan came into being on 14th August, 1947 on partition of the Indian subcontinent but it celebrates its national day on 23rd […]
Minorities as citizens Faisal Siddiqi Published April 1, 2022 – 4 “ARTICLE 260(3) of the Constitution though declares the Ahmedis/Qadianis as non-Muslims, it neither disowns them as citizens of Pakistan nor […]
“America has — oh, not America but a foreign country I can’t name. I mean from a foreign country, we received a message,” Imran Khan said. World Agence France-Presse “I fight till the very last ball. I never quit whatever the result may be,” Imran Khan said. Islamabad: Prime Minister […]
se-tinted glasses to see what really matters Voices Yassmin Abdel-Magied 31 Mar, 2022 As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, Muslims are encouraged to reflect on their hopes for the […]
Perspectives Alia Waheed 28 Mar, 2022 Not even six years of being imprisoned and tortured in Iran has saved Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe from racist and misogynistic attacks upon her return. She […]