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.
September 6, 2023 Press Releases “Islam does not permit Muslims to propagate their faith coercively through the abhorrent and destructive power of swords, bombs or guns but instead calls on them […]
Muslim Aid Media Centr The Role of Peace in Islam Peace is something that lives amongst us all but only a few have the ability to experience it in its entirety. It is a common misconception to think of peace as a natural occurrence. To be peaceful, one must invite […]
Teenage suspects, including one reported missing, die of self-inflicted gunshot wounds, officials say Maya Yang and Maanvi SinghMon 18 May 2026 Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, California, in what authorities said was being investigated as a hate crime. Two suspects, aged 17 and 18, […]
Robinson was filmed saying ‘it’s time for many Muslims to leave this country’ at the Unite the Kingdom rally on Saturday In Parliament Square, supporters of British far-right activist Tommy Robinson, […]
‘We are considering this a hate crime until it’s not,’ San Diego police chief says, adding that both shooters are dead.Listen (4 mins) Add Al Jazeera on Google By Al Jazeera Staff Published On 18 May 2026 | Updated: 4 hours agoUpdated: 4 hours ago Authorities in the United States say […]
Story by Eman Sakina | Posted by Aasha Khosa | Date 03-04-2026 AI-generated image for representational purpose Eman Sakina In a time marked by increasing temperatures, disappearing forests, contaminated oceans, and escalating disparities in access to natural resources, the worldwide dialogue on climate change and sustainability has intensified. While scientific innovation and policy reforms are […]
1 / 2 Pilgrims arrive carrying personal belongings at Hajj transport hubs. (File Photo) 2 / 2 Non-essential belongings can complicate transport operations and crowd flow between holy sites. (File Photo)Next Waad […]
Eid Al-Adha on May 27 after crescent sighted in Saudi Arabia Pilgrims can be seen at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. (File/@AlharamainSA) Arab News May 17, 2026 RIYADH: Eid Al-Adha […]
NewsSouth America Aishnah Mishaal Baten 8th May 202 Image: Paraguay Jamaat The sixth Jalsa Salana Paraguay and foundation stone-laying ceremony for the Fazl-e-Umar Mosque took place on 12 April 2026 […]
From The MarkazAddresses How justice and peace can protect future generations: Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V delivers keynote address at UK Peace Symposium 2026 Al Hakam Weekly 16th May 2026 Islamabad, […]
By Hugo Berger | Regional editor | Sunday 17th May 2026 hugo.berger@tindlenews.co.uk The National Peace Symposium 2026 in Tilford. (Ahmadiyya Muslim Community) A major peace conference attended by politicians, diplomats and faith leaders took place in Tilford yesterday […]
Allegro molto Vatican Synod releases reports on poverty, the environment, and polygamy The General Secretariat of the Synod publishes the Final Reports of Study Group No. 2, ‘To hear the […]
Zahra Ashfaq May 14, 2026 Friday Khutbah (Sermon) from Grand Mosque in Arabic, English, Urdu, French, Farsi, Malay, Hausa, Turkish, Russian, Hindi, Indonesian and Chinese. Every Friday, the Khutbah (sermon) […]
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad – Khalifatul Masih V(aba)The Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) 15th May 2026 Summary prepared by The Review of Religions After reciting Tashahhud, Ta‘awwuz and Surah al-Fatihah, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad […]
Source: Al Jazeera+↺−16px Islam is rapidly reemerging as one of the most influential social and cultural forces across Central Asia as governments and societies navigate a complex transformation involving religion, […]
Special coverage of His Highness the Aga Khan’s visit to Pakistan: Before their encounter with their beloved 50th Imam, Ismailis in Hunza work hard and joyfully prepare for the visit; hundreds, from children to the elderly, take part in a commemorative marathon Prepared and compiled by MALIK MERCHANT Anchor links covering […]
ContributorThursday, May 14, 2026 | 7:15 AM WIB Radea Yuli A. Hambali (Vice Dean III of the Faculty of Ushuluddin, UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung) Bogor, May 11, 2026, witnessed a narrative that went beyond mere academic ceremonies. Under the falling rain, in a spacious hall, dozens of students from […]
Jens Thurau05/13/2026May Cem Özdemir is the first leader of a German federal state to have Turkish roots. His Green Party won elections in the wealthy southwestern region of Baden-Württemberg. Cem Özdemir likes to jokingly refer to himself as an “Anatolian Swabian,” in reference to the region of Swabia in Baden-Württemberg, where […]
Riyadh, May 14: More than 1.5 million Muslims from across the world, including around 175,000 pilgrims from India, are expected to perform Hajj this year, Saudi authorities announced during a joint media briefing by five ministers on Wednesday. The ministers said the Kingdom has completed extensive preparations to host the […]
Muslim Council of Britain’s report analyzes 2 decades of census data, highlighting a young and diverse UK Muslim population alongside trends in education, employment, health and political engagement Mehmet Solmaz […]