Where state is weak, Mali militants broker talks between rival clans
By Aaron Ross © Reuters/Malick Konate FILE PHOTO: A dead animal is seen amidst the damage at the site of an attack on the Dogon village of Sobane Da By […]
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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.
Pompeo in Bahrain on next leg of Mideast charm offensive
By AFP – Aug 27,2020 – JORDAN TIMES A handout photo released by Bahrain’s official news agency (BNA) on Tuesday, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo (left) meeting with Bahrain […]
What the weaponisation of religion in the US presidential race reveals about the Biden camp’s true stance on Israel
The Democratic nominee may not have offered a statement, says Robert Fisk, but his team’s about-turn on condemning Muslim activist Linda Sarsour was revealing 20 hours ago Joe Biden delivering his […]
Novavax Reportedly Targets December For U.S. Coronavirus Vaccine Application
Source: IBD Novavax (NVAX) reportedly plans to file for U.S. approval of its coronavirus vaccine candidate in December. NVAX stock wavered on the news. Chief Executive Stanley Erck announced the company’s […]
The Open Secret of Rampant Child Abuse in Catholic Church in Germany
Germany: Over 1,400 youths accuse Catholic religious orders of sexual abuse Source: DW As the German Catholic Church seeks to acknowledge decades of sexual abuse perpetuated and covered up by […]
Lawyers ‘painted as villains by Home Office’ over migrant crossings
By Michael Drummond, PA South East Correspondent 8 hrs ago © Gareth Fuller Small boats thought to be used by migrants are towed into Dover, Kent, by Border Force officers following […]
The death of Mercy Baguma is a tragic reminder of why asylum seekers should be allowed to work
Lauren Crosby Medlicott 5 hrs ago © Provided by The Independent Last weekend, a young Ugandan mother was found dead in her flat in Glasgow while her one-year-old son screamed beside […]
Lebanon at risk of complete collapse after blast, French minister warns
By Associated Press Tenet: 08/26/2020 © Hassan Ammar Lebanese soldiers work at the site of the deadly blast in the port of Beirut (Hassan Ammar/AP) Lebanon is in such a […]
Another Reason to Believe Pfizer Could Have a Coronavirus Vaccine Ready in October
Source: The Motley Fool “We will go for regulatory approvals in October.” Those were the words of Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) CEO Albert Bourla in a Washington Post live interview earlier this month. He was referring to […]
Conversion as Negotiation. Converts as Actors of Civil Society – Ahmadiyya in Africa
by Katrin Langewiesche Anthropology ad African Studies, Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz, 55122 Mainz, Germany (This article belongs to the Special Issue Religious Conversion in Africa) Download PDF Abstract This […]
Africa’s Muslim Authorities and Ahmadis: Curbed Freedoms, Circumvented Legalities
Muhammad Haron Abstract The Ahmadiyya Community (hereafter Ahmadis) encountered difficulties to freely express their beliefs and creeds in both Muslim majority societies and Muslim minority communities. Since the Ahmadis are […]
Islamic Dream Interpretation: Falling Teeth
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 […]
Istanbul mansion of Jewish architect who fled Nazis on sale for $13 million
BY DAILY SABAH WITH IHA ISTANBUL ISTANBUL AUG 26, 2020 An aerial view of Bruno Taut’s Villa (C) in Istanbul, Aug. 26, 2020. (IHA Photo) The Istanbul mansion of renowned Jewish […]
Will the United Nations soon be obsolete?
International Geneva Is the international order capable of meeting the enormous challenges facing states and societies around the world? We look at the four main challenges facing International Geneva. This […]
Greece has a deadly new migration policy – and all of Europe is to blame
Daniel Trilling Every time Athens pushes a refugee boat away, it’s the result of an entire continent acting in its perceived self-interest A dinghy carrying refugees from Gambia and the […]
Christchurch shooting: mosque gunman sentenced to life without parole
Source: The Guardian Australian terrorist did not oppose the unprecedented sentence, which comes after three days of emotional victim impact statements The terrorist who killed 51 Muslim worshippers at two […]
Warring parties finally reached a ceasefire in Libya. But this is what will probably thwart it
Instead of war between the east and west, new fault lines are now being drawn between politicians trying to take control on both sides and warlords vying for their personal ambitions Ahmed Aboudouh @AAboudouh 13 hours ago The Independent employs reporters around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support […]
Islam in West Africa. Introduction, spread and effects
History Textbook West African Senior School Certificate Examination Introduction Authors Online resources The Book For Teachers Quiz Testimonials Funders af 3: Islam in West Africa. Introduction, spread and effects Please […]
The past, present and future of European Muslims – Part II
Muslim men attend Friday prayers near Rome’s ancient Colosseum. PHOTO: A European Muslims need a reconstruction of religious thought, socio-economic integration, and dialogue with non-Muslims Hassan Mirza March 28, 2020 […]
The past, present and future of European Muslims – Part I
Is Muslim integration in secular European societies possible? Hassan MirzaMarch 27, 2020 This article is the first in a two part series which explores the history, current status and future of Muslims […]