Nusrat Ghani: Muslimness a reason for my sacking, says ex-minister
Published 1 day ago bbc.com A Muslim MP says her faith was raised by a government whip as a reason why she was sacked as a minister in 2020. According […]
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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.
Julian Assange wins right to ask Supreme Court to consider case against US extradition
Published 23 minutes ago Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has won the right to ask the Supreme Court to block his extradition to the US. The High Court ruled on Monday […]
The discreet charm of antiquarian booksellers
Despite the demise of many antiquarian bookshops in Switzerland, the trade is alive and well in the Alpine country. Dealers in Geneva, Basel and Zurich give a glimpse into this exclusive […]
‘I’ve already sold my daughters; now, my kidney’: winter in Afghanistan’s slums
Rights and freedomGlobal development Crushing poverty is forcing starving displaced people to make desperate choices Rights and freedom is supported by About this content M Mursal and Zahra NaderSun 23 Jan 2022 The temperature is dropping to below zero in western Afghanistan and Delaram Rahmati is struggling to find food for her […]
»Everyone Wants To Leave« Algerians Lose Hope for Change Two Years after Protest Movement
Many in Algeria had hoped that the country would become a democracy after the toppling of Abdelaziz Bouteflika in 2019. But the repression didn’t end with the new government. Now […]
A War of Nerves. Germany Has Little Maneuvering Room in Ukraine Conflict
The U.S. wants to impose harsh sanctions on Russia invades Ukraine. But the German government is putting on the brakes out of fears over the economic consequences and what punitive […]
Jordan. Dana and its magic
Jan 22,2022 – Last updated at Jan 22,2022 Though small in size, Jordan is full of magical natural sites, all over the country, many of which have no equals in […]
Coronavirus brain drain is a real concern
DR. THEODORE KARASIK January 23, 2022 Short Url https://arab.news/7n7ah Issues related to the aftermath of COVID-19 are tricky because of the many variables determining the speed of the planet’s recovery […]
UK solicitor general: Treat far-right extremists the same as Islamists
Convicted neo-Nazi Ben John was resentenced to two years in prison. (File/Lincolnshire Police) Short Url https://arab.news/ngxf5 ARAB NEWSJanuary 23, 2022 Alex Chalk QC calls for “no hierarchy” in tackling militants […]
From DIY pilgrimages to halal restaurant tips: how this travel blogger built a community of Muslim travelers
JUHIE BHATIALonely Planet Writer Elena Nikolova (pictured) has spent years building a resource for Muslim travelers who are looking for relevant information and good deals. Elena Nikolova converted to Islam […]
Muslim women can achieve greater things — Hajia Fagbolade
January 21, 2022 By Haroon Balogun •As Lajna Imaillah begins the centenary celebration The National head of Lajna Imaillah of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat, Nigeria, Hajia Taofeeqah Aderoju Fagbolade has said […]
Palestine calls for probe into Israeli massacres in Tantura
BY ANADOLU AGENCY RAMALLAH JAN 22, 2022 – 6:46 PM GMT+3Israeli parliament member Ofer Cassif, center, waves a Palestinian flag at a protest in solidarity with Palestinian residents of the embattled […]
Ukraine accuses Germany of encouraging Russia’s invasion plan
BY FRENCH PRESS AGENCY – AFP KYIV JAN 22, 2022 – 6:04 PM GMT+3Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock leave a joint news conference following their […]
The Taliban are finding friends hard to come by
LUKE COFFEYJanuary 22, 2022 Short Url https://arab.news/67726 Months after taking power the Taliban is having difficulty gaining the international recognition it desperately desires. The group has also made no progress […]
MSNBC’s Ayman Mohyeldin condemns media bias towards Israel
Palestinian, Israeli, and foreign activists lift banners and placards during a demonstration against Israeli occupation and settlement activity in the Palestinian Territories and east Jerusalem on Mar. 19, 2021. (AFP] […]
Pakistan: ‘WhatsApp blasphemy’ death sentence reinforces dangerous trend
A woman was sentenced to death this week after being convicted of sending a “blasphemous” text message and caricatures of Prophet Muhammad via WhatsApp. A woman was sentenced to death […]
Pakistan. The state of religious freedoms
Waqar GillaniEncore November 28, 2021 Foreign Ministry rejects US assessment of religious freedom in Pakistan The latest annual report of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), has […]
Everything to know about Comoros, including how it got its name
MILDRED EUROPA TAYLOR | Head of Content FULL BIOCLOSE January 20, 2022 at 12:00 pm | HISTORY FULL BIO MOST POPULAR RECENT ARTICLES FULL BIO The Comoros Islands are an ecological paradise and […]
Muhammad Ali: Nine surprising facts you probably didn’t know
To Know more how you can benefit from the Muslim Times, go to our Homepage or About Us page. Promoted post: Use and Misuse of Surah Nur by the Muslims, Before and After Nida Ul […]
Interactive screens guide visitors at Makkah’s Grand Mosque
Previous 1 / 4It aims to facilitate access to ritual sites as well as key locations, including the Mataf. (SPA) 2 / 4It aims to facilitate access to ritual sites as well […]