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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.
San Diego mosque shooting: Who were the victims?
Authorities say victims Amin Abdullah, Mansour Kaziha and Nader Awad played a role in responding to the attackers.Listen (5 mins) Daughter honours security guard father killed while protecting mosque By The Associated Press Published On 20 May 2026 Authorities at the Islamic Center of San Diego confirmed the identities of two […]
San Diego mosque shooting reflects how online rhetoric, media depictions and political discourse contribute to increased Islamophobia
Many Muslim Americans are fearful following a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego that left three worshipers dead. Investigators reportedly found hate speech and anti-Islamic writing inside the vehicle of […]
Sovereignty, Palestine and power vacuum: The urgent need for a United Arab Initiative
By Ramzy Baroud|18:09 May 19, 2026| Share Story US President Donald Trump’s state visit to China will go down in history as the day the United States finally acknowledged Beijing’s ascendancy […]
Head of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community outlines Islamic principles of peace and urges respect for all religions
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 […]
The Role of Peace in Islam
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 […]
Five people, including two suspects, killed in shooting at San Diego’s largest mosque
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, […]
MPs question lack of action on hate speech at Tommy Robinson’s anti-Muslim rally
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, […]
Gunmen kill 3 people at San Diego Islamic centre in suspected hate crime
‘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 […]
Islamic teachings offer solutions to climate change and sustainability
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 […]
For Hajj visitors, less is often more
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
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 […]
Sixth Jalsa Salana and foundation-laying ceremony of the first Ahmadiyya mosque held in Paraguay
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 […]
How justice and peace can protect future generations
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, […]
Third World War warning issued at Tilford peace symposium
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 […]
Synod releases reports on poverty, the environment, and polygamy
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 […]
Listen Masjid al Haram Friday Khutbah in Different Languages (May 15, 2026)
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) […]
Friday Sermon Summary 15th May 2026: ‘The Extraordinary Humility of the Holy Prophet (sa)’
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 […]
Why is Islamic revival reshaping Central Asian societies and politics?
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
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 […]