Beyond borders: Global migration crisis
by Emmanuel Mamadi Aug 21, 2025 – DAILY SABAH Migrants on the ship Humanity 1, with 134 migrants on board, wait at the port, Naples, Italy, Aug. 19, 2025. (EPA […]
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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.
The dawn of a new age in transportation: A historical and spiritual perspective
20th August 2025 alhakam.org Imran Ahsan Karim-Mirza, Australia Numerous verses in the Holy Quran allude to the emergence of advanced means of transportation – signs of a future age marked by human ingenuity and divine unfolding. These verses, some speaking in plain terms and others rich in metaphor and meaning, invite contemplation […]
Germany: How Indians Outperform
Just The Facts It is well-known that Indian Americans are top earners in the United States. How do Indians perform in Germany? January 14, 2025 By The Globalist Author The […]
Why are Pakistanis so successful at finding jobs in Germany?
Shamshir Haider06/05/2018June 5, 2018 A recent study by Germany’s Federal Employment Agency concluded that Pakistanis have been the most successful at finding work in the EU country over the past […]
Are Arab states waiting to be occupied by Israel one by one?
by Muhittin Ataman Aug 20, 2025 – 12:05 am GMT+3 A child’s shoe painted red lies on the floor, near the Embassy of Egypt, during a protest in solidarity with […]
Built, not born: An Islamic blueprint for strong men
19th August 2025 Masood Khan, Detroit, USA The crisis of isolation We live in a time when modern comforts have brought about silent consequences; ease, entertainment, and instant access have […]
British muslim women respond to Hijab misconceptions at Jalsa Salana
Story by Gabriele Ferreira Muslim women defended their choice to wear the hijab at the UK’s largest Islamic convention.©Image by @jalsauk via X At the UK’s largest Islamic convention, British […]
Countries With the Largest Ahmadiyya Populations
The Ahmadiyya is a religious faction founded towards the end of the 19th century by Mirza Ghulam Ahmad in Qadian, India. The movement arose after the founder purported that he had […]
World Humanitarian Day
In honour of World Humanitarian Day, UN personnel and partners gathered at the UN headquarters in New York to show solidarity for the protection of civilians and aid workers, highlighting the urgent need for increased safety measures in conflict zones. Photo: OCHA/Paolo Palmero World Humanitarian Day: August 19 On 19 […]
Zohran Mamdani and New York’s Fight Against Islamophobia
Last updated on: August 18, 2025 at 8:42 pm by Amaan Ahmed This past June, against all odds, Zohran Mamdani won the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City. […]
Six facts you didn’t know about mosques in Germany
CultureGermany Bettina Baumann | Kristina Reymann-Schneider10/03/2022October 3, 2022 Germany has thousands of mosques, most of them tucked away in backyards or industrial parks. On Open Mosque Day, they open their doors to […]
The 80th Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia’s Independence Day Ceremony at the Headquarters of the Indonesian Ahmadiyya Community: A Portrait of Nationalism and Diversity
West Java Script – August 17, 2025, The 80th Indonesian Independence Day ceremony at the headquarters of the Indonesian Ahmadiyah Congregation, Parung, Bogor (17/8)/ /Aksara-Jabar.com/Rika Rostika Johara/ List of contents […]
Indonesia: Identity Politics Thrives, Spreading Radicalism
Scholars believe that identity politics has become stronger and more prevalent since the 2019 elections. Society is easily divided. This is inextricably linked to vested interests, one of which is the spread of radical ideologies that contradict Pancasila. JAKARTA, KOMPAS — Scholars believe that identity politics has grown stronger and […]
Israel is on its way to apartheid apocalypse
by Hakkı Öcal Aug 18, 2025 – DAILY SABAH Israeli tanks operate near the Israel-Gaza border, Israel, Aug. 16, 2025. (Reuters Photo) Israel’s apartheid mirrors history’s darkest regimes and its […]
Pondok Gede Police Ensure Safe Conditions During Ahmadiyah Friday Prayers
Rosidi Bekasi Style 08/16/2025 GAYABEKASI.IDl BEKASI CITY – The Pondok Gede Police ensured a safe and conducive situation during the Friday prayers by the Ahmadiyah congregation at the Al-Misbah Mosque, […]
Centenary of the Ahmadiyya Mission in Indonesia: The early years and press coverage
17th August 2025 alhakam.org Ata-ul-Haye Nasir, Ahmadiyya Archive & Research Centre In the early 1920s, four Sumatran youth – Maulvi Abu Bakr Ayub Sahib, Maulvi Ahmad Nuruddin Sahib, Maulvi Zaini […]
300 booked, 25 held for attacks on Ahmadi worship places in Faisalabad
Imran Gabol Published August 16, 2025 • Two FIRs registered; 47 suspects named, 300 remain unidentified• Minarets of worship places torn down, one set ablaze; nearby homes also attacked• HRCP calls for […]
Islamophobia on the rise in Australia and majority of incidents are not reported, report says
Islamic Council of Victoria says many Muslims don’t report racist incidents because they fear not being taken seriously Nino Bucci Justice and courts reporterSat 16 Aug 2025 The Islamic Council of Victoria has […]
The war that pays too well to end: Why the Alaska Summit 2025 failed
16th August 2025 alhakam.org Fazal Masood Malik & Farhan Khokhar, Canada The Alaska summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin concluded on 15 August, exactly as seasoned observers had predicted: […]
Friday Sermon Summary 15th August 2025: ‘Expeditions to Destroy the Prominent Idols of Arabia’
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad – Khalifatul Masih V(aba)Islamic History 15th August 2025 After reciting Tashahhud, Ta‘awwuz and Surah al-Fatihah, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba) said that he would continue mentioning details regarding […]