Hajj pilgrims on Tashreeq day amid high temperatures, tight security measures
0 of 1 minute, 0Volume 0% 1 / 4 Hajj pilgrims on Saturday continued the ritual stoning of the devil, casting pebbles at the Jamarat, three stone pillars in Mina, on […]
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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.
East meets West: Spiritual and practical solutions to global unity
6th June 2025 alhakam.org Hazrat Maulana Malik Ghulam Faridra MA (1897-1977) Mr Rudyard Kipling expressed a generally accepted view when he wrote his famous lines: Oh, East is East, and West […]
Eid al-Adha and the spirit of sacrifice: Reflections from the Khutbah Ilhamiyyah
6th June 2025 alhakam.org Eid al-Adha is synonymous with sacrifice; a commemoration of Prophet Abraham’sas supreme readiness to sacrifice his beloved son for the sake of God. For Ahmadi Muslims, this […]
Ismaili Eid Namaz: Its Spiritual Meaning (Digest)
A short (5 minute) explanation of the Ta’wil of the Ismaili Eid Namaz Jun 08, 2025 The following is a digest version of our longer comprehensive article on the new ʿId Namaz and […]
The Pilgrimage Of Mansa Musa
By ADF March 22, 2023 ADF STAFF The Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia, dates to the seventh century, the time of the Prophet Muhammad. But Muslims believe the pilgrimage dates back thousands of years earlier, to the time of Abraham. All able-bodied Muslims must make the […]
True Eid lies in continuing good deeds and sustaining Ramadan’s virtues: Highlights from Huzoor’s Eid-ul-Fitr sermon 2025
31st March 2025 Islamabad, Tilford, UK, 31 March 2025: At approximately 11 am local time, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih V, may Allah be his Helper, made his way […]
Islam in Italy
19 languages This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.Find sources: “Islam in Italy” – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (October 2009) (Learn how and when to remove this message) Islam by country World percentage of Muslims by country showAfrica showAsia showAmericas showEurope showOceania Islam portal vte Islam is a minority religion […]
Bringing back blasphemy laws would only be bad for Muslims
As a protester who set fire to the Quran is found guilty of a religiously aggravated public order offence, Rakib Ehsan says giving Islam special treatment under British law will only harden […]
How pilgrims can embrace sustainability during Hajj to reduce their environmental impact
Special Pilgrims can protect the sanctity of the holy sites and contribute to a greener future for the Kingdom through adopting mindful consumption habits and choosing eco-conscious products. (AN Photo/Huda […]
Spanish Muslims retrace ancient Hajj route on horseback from Andalusia to Makkah
Pilgrims, including three from Spain, pose with their horses outside the Souq al-Hamidiyah market during their months-long horseback journey from Spain to Saudi Arabia to perform the Hajj, in Damascus, […]
Halal slaughter, stunning and religious freedom: Animal sacrifice laws in the UK and Netherlands
5th June 2025 alhakam.org Youssef Ikhlaf, The Netherlands Halal meat holds significant importance in Islamic dietary laws, specifying not only which animals are allowed for consumption but also a general […]
Eid Ban, Rs 5 Lakh Fine: Why Are Ahmadiyya Muslims Barred From Worship In Pakistan?
Curated By : Last Updated:June 05, 2025, 12:13 IST As Pakistan prepares for Eid-ul-Adha, the Ahmadiyya Muslim community faces a crackdown in Punjab and Sindh, with threats of fines and imprisonment […]
Pakistan: End cyclical harassment and persecution of minority Ahmadiyya Community
News 5 June 2025 http://www.amnesty.org The Pakistani authorities must immediately end the systemic repression of the Ahmadiyya community and uphold the right to freedom of belief and religion, said Amnesty International today. The religious minority has been subjected to escalating intimidation, harassment, and attacks in the lead up to Eid-ul-Adha, […]
HRCP concerned over letter to bar Ahmadis from observing Eid
The Newspaper’s Staff Reporter Published June 5, 2025 LAHORE: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed deep concern over the Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA)’s letter urging the Punjab police to prevent members of the Ahmadiyya community from observing their religious rituals during Eid. In a statement, the HRCP said this […]
New Ismaili Eid Namaz: Esoteric Meaning (Ta’wil) of Quranic Surahs & Prayers
Ismaili Da’is taught the Esoteric Meaning of Namaz Recitations and Gestures Ismaili Gnosis Jun 06, 2025 Namaz, fasting and other exoteric (zahiri) practices are performed, but there is a special […]
New Wave Of Violence Targets Pakistan’s Ahmadi Community
KARACHI, Pakistan — On April 18, members of Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan, a far-right Islamist populist political party, killed a 46-year-old Ahmadi Muslim man named Laeeq Ahmad Cheema outside an Ahmadiyya hall in Karachi. Six days later, on April 24, armed extremists targeted two Ahmadi youngsters, Muhammad Asif and Ehsan Ahmad, in […]
Lahore High Court Bar for barring Ahmadis from practising Islamic Eid rites
The Newspaper’s Staff Reporter Published June 4, 2025 LAHORE: The Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) has asked the Punjab police chief to prevent Ahmadiyya community from observing Islamic rituals on the occasion of Eidul Azha and take action against its members if found violating the law. A letter written by the […]
Only in Pakistan: 500000 Pak.Rs fine, if you pray:
Pakistan Asks Ahmadiyya Muslims To Abandon Eid Celebrations Or Face 5 Lakh PKR Penalty Curated By : Last Updated:June 04, 2025, In the Punjab province of Pakistan, police reportedly forced Ahmadis […]
Unveiling Islamophobia in Europe: Case of Turkish Cypriot people
by Hüseyin Işıksal Jun 05, 2025 – Daily Sabah Hüseyin Işıksal, special adviser of the TRNC Presidency, gives a speech at the conference “Islamophobia in Focus: Unveiling Bias, Shattering Stigmas,” […]
Here’s what to know about this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca
by Associated Press ISLAMABAD, Pakistan Jun 04, 2025 – Muslim worshippers pray around the Kaaba, Islam’s holiest shrine, ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage at the Grand Mosque complex, the holy […]