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.
26th July 2025 Hadeeqat-ul-Mahdi, Alton, 26 July 2025: Shortly after 4 pm, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih Vaa, arrived in the main jalsa gah for the second session of the second […]
Qasim Akinreti, UK July 26, 2025 The world leader of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih V, has called for fairness, equality and justice for Muslim […]
27th July 2025 Hadeeqat-ul-Mahdi, Alton, 27 July 2025: Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih Vaa arrived at the jalsa gah around 4:15 pm. As Hazrat Amirul Momineenaa took his seat on stage, he was […]
Mathilde Grandjean, PA Sun 27 July 2025 British Muslim women attending the UK’s largest Islamic convention have expressed their concerns after a survey found half of Britons believe Muslim women […]
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad – Khalifatul Masih V(aba)Jalsa Salana/Annual Conventions 25th July 2025 After reciting Tashahhud, Ta‘awwuz and Surah al-Fatihah, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba) said that today, the Jalsa Salana (Annual […]
Hazrat Amirul Momineen, Khalifatul Masih V (aa) inaugurates the 59th Jalsa Salana UK, the Annual Convention of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community United Kingdom 25th July 2025 Hadeeqatul Mahdi, 25 July […]
2 days ago A survey ahead of a major Islamic convention has suggested four in 10 Britons think Muslim immigrants have a negative impact on the UK. The YouGov poll […]
MAGAZINE: EDITION OCTOBER 2023Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad – Khalifatul Masih V(aba)Rays of Wisdom 22nd July 2025 Rays of Wisdom for the Modern World His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba) is a beaming beacon of Divine guidance and support. His Holiness (aba) represents the highest level of a connection with God in […]
Community By Muhammad Ahsan Ahmad Contributor Published 22nd Jul 2025, 15:33 BST The Worldwide Head and the Fifth Caliph of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad will be presenting the 2024 Ahmadiyya Muslim Prize for the Advancement of Peace to Nicolò Govoni, founder of international non-profit organisation […]
Adekeye Adebajo July 23, 2025 Europeans may be horrified by the new US administration’s draconian immigration policies, which include snatching people off the streets and deporting them without due process. […]
21st July 2025 Organising, setting up, and hosting an event for over 40,000 people is no small task. It demands immense dedication, countless hours of preparation, and the commitment of […]
22nd July 2025 Jalees Ahmad, Al Hakam The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat’s well-known motto, “Love for All, Hatred for None,” is widely recognised by many around the world. It was during the laying […]
MAGAZINE: EDITION OCTOBER 2023Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad – Khalifatul Masih V(aba)Rays of Wisdom 17th July 2025 Rays of Wisdom for the Modern World revueofreligions.org His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad […]
While not as widespread as in some other European countries, Switzerland does have dedicated Muslim burial sections in several cemeteries. These sections are typically established within existing public cemeteries and are designed […]
“The government has never seriously addressed any cases of violence against religious freedom,” he said. August 9, 2010 The Islamic Community Forum (FUI) held a demonstration in front of the State Palace in Jakarta on Monday (June 1). The protesters again demanded the government immediately disband the Ahmadiyah sect, which […]
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad – Khalifatul Masih V(aba)Islamic History 18th July 2025 reviewofreligions.org After reciting Tashahhud, Ta’awwuz and Surah al-Fatihah, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba) said that he would continue mentioning details […]
Imran Gabol Published July 15, 2025 A Gujranwala court on Tuesday dismissed the post-arrest bail petition of an Ahmadiyya community member, who was arrested on blasphemy charges for distributing Niaz (free food and drinks) on the 10th of Muharram (Youm-i-Ashur). The first information report (FIR) against the suspect was lodged with the Satellite Town […]
16-07-2025 Wed 06:51 | International | Islamabad, July 15 : A leading minority rights group on Tuesday highlighted that the Ahmadiyya community continues to face systemic persecution and violence in […]
By Darren Burke Published 21st Jul 2025, Members of Doncaster’s Muslim community are set to attend one of the UK’s largest Islamic conventions this weekend. Members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Doncaster, […]
By Christianity DailyJuly 21, 2025 The United Kingdom’s special envoy for freedom of religion or belief, David Smith, has issued a stark warning that Christianity is at risk of being “wiped […]