Airlines prepare for pre-flight testing to restart aviation
September 23 2020 Workers of the Ministry of Health are seen at the airport as passengers wait to board a ‘Covid free’ flight at Rome’s Fiumicino airport, Italy, September 16, […]
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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.
Kalis Mardiasih’s bold, moderate Islamic interpretation of ‘hijrah’
BOOKS AQMARINA ANDIRA Jakarta / Tue, September 15, 2020 / 04:15 pm ‘Hijrah Jangan Jauh-Jauh, Nanti Nyasar!’ (Don’t Go ‘Hijrah’ Too Far, You’ll Get Lost!) by Kalis Mardiasih. (Shutterstock.com/Mojokstore) Born and raised […]
Islam still faces obstacles on path to be part of Germany
Some ten years ago, German President Christian Wulff said Islam was very much part of German society. What about today? It was a short statement that had a […]
Do it like the Turks: How to detox your mind, body and fall pantry
BY LEYLA YVONNE ERGIL EXPAT CORNER SEP 17, 2020 Turkish baths and spas have been a detox practice that has been around for centuries. (iStock Photo) With the fun and […]
‘Unaltered position’: Kuwait denies Trump claim it will back Israel normalisation
Source: Middle East Eye Cabinet of ministers’ statement reflects strong historical relations between the Gulf country and Palestine Sheikh Nasser Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah accepts the US Legion of Merit, Degree […]
Umrah app will increase competition, enrich pilgrim experience, says Saudi official
The first phase of the gradual return will include allowing citizens and expatriates from within the Kingdom to perform Umrah at a capacity of 30% from Oct. 4. (Supplied) Short Url […]
In debate, Rashid accuses Wittman ad of ‘tying him to Islamic terrorism.’ Wittman says it’s ‘an outright lie.’
By Jill Palermo Times Staff Writer Sep 22, 2020 Rep. Rob Wittman’s campaign ad criticizes Qasim Rashid, his Democratic opponent, for making “radical” tweets. Rashid said Wittman’s ad attacks his […]
Sweden beware, The United States may invade!
In debate, Rashid accuses Wittman ad of ‘tying him to Islamic terrorism.’ Wittman says it’s ‘an outright lie.’ By Jill Palermo Times Staff Writer Sep 22, 2020 Rep. Rob Wittman’s […]
Why Muslims in France fear a bill on Islamic ‘separatism’
4 HOURS AGO Macron has pushed for a “French Islam” for years, and his latest proposed bill may give him the unbridled powers to see it happen. French politics has […]
Access and Aspiration: The Islamic Approach to Education
Syeda Nooresahar Ahmad – UK CONTEMPORARY AND SOCIAL ISSUES • ISLAM 20th September 2020 Syeda Nooresehar Ahmad, UK When we first began feeling the effects of COVID-19, it was originally imagined that […]
Muslim inventions that shaped the modern world
By Olivia Sterns for CNN January 29, 2010 — In 9th century Spain, Muslim inventor Abbas ibn Firnas designed a flying machine — hundreds of years before da Vinci drew plans of […]
In U.N. debut, Saudi king calls for comprehensive solution on Iran
© Reuters/SAUDI PRESS AGENCY Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz attends a virtual cabinet meeting in Neom NEW YORK (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz on Wednesday called […]
Saudi Arabia to gradually resume Umrah pilgrimage from Oct. 4
Source: Arab News RIYADH: Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday it would start allowing pilgrims to perform Umrah in gradual stages, while taking the necessary precautions. The Ministry of Interior said […]
The search for the Arab world
BY MUHITTIN ATAMAN COLUMNS SEP 23, 2020 In the wake of the Arab insurgencies and revolutions, the Arab world lost touch with its role as the main carriers of Arab […]
Leaks show Chelsea owner Abramovich funded Israeli settler group
Russian oligarch’s firms donated £74m to Elad, who are accused of trying to seize Palestinian neighbourhoods Roman Abramovich was granted Israeli citizenship in 2018 and has been an avid philanthropist […]
Jarawa people, one of earlier tribes of India they never show you
The African History September 19, 2020 Many of us may not believe this tribe is actually from India be at they look Africans. Yes, because you were not told. The […]
Study suggests dengue may provide some immunity against COVID-19
PEDRO FONSECAREUTERS Rio de Janeiro / Tue, September 22, 2020 / Places with lower coronavirus infection rates and slower case growth were locations that had suffered intense dengue outbreaks this […]
Facebook says it may quit Europe over ban on sharing data with US
EU court in July ruled there were insufficient safeguards against snooping by US intelligence agencies Nick Clegg, Facebook’s head of global affairs, argued that international data transfers ‘underpin the global economy and support services that are fundamental to our daily lives’. Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA Alex Hern @alexhern Tue 22 Sep 2020 […]
What it’s like to be in a polygamous marriage? Muslim Malaysians share their stories
ABC Radio National By Damien Carrick for Shifting Cultures Posted FriFriday 14 FebFebruary Muslim men in Malaysia can have up to four wives, and though the practice isn’t widespread, it is alive.(ABC RN: Nashrin Alhady) […]
The end of the Saudi era
Saudi power is on a decline and not even Israel can change that. by Marwan Bishara 10 hours ago Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince <span>Mohammed bin Salman</span> attends the Gulf Cooperation […]