Saudi Arabia gears up for downsized Hajj
By AFP – Jul 27,2020 – JORDAN TIMES This handout photo provided by the Saudi Ministry of Media shows a few pilgrims circumambulating the Kaaba, Islam’s holiest shrine, at the […]
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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.
BANG Showbiz: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II: I was told to change my name for Hollywood
6 hrs ago © Bang Showbiz Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Yahya Abdul-Mateen II has claimed he was asked to change his name for his Hollywood career. The ‘Aquaman’ star is named […]
Najib Razak trial: Former Malaysian PM found guilty on all charges in 1MDB corruption trial
Adam Withnall © Provided by The Independent The former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak has been found guilty on all seven corruption charges in his first trial over the multi-billion dollar scandal […]
Pfizer and BioNTech began late-stage human trial for coronavirus vaccine Monday
To Know more how you can benefit from the Muslim Times, go to our Homepage or About Us page Source: CNBC U.S. drugmaker Pfizer and German biotech BioNTech said they began their late-stage human […]
Race and America: Interview with Dr. Rasheeda Ahmad
Dr. Rasheeda Ahmad JUSTICE 26th July 2020 The recent killing of George Floyd, an African-American man murdered by police, has once again brought to light the grave injustices and systemic […]
Hajj – In the Eyes of the Caliph
To Know more how you can benefit from the Muslim Times, go to our Homepage or About Us page Source: Review of Religions, July 2020 volume Compiled by Shahzad Ahmed and Ahmad Nooruddeen […]
Israel preparing for the worst in ICC war crimes investigation
RAMZY BAROUD July 27, 2020 Short Url https://arab.news/cwqgt Benny Gantz, right, and Benjamin Netanyahu attend a memorial ceremony in Jerusalem, November 10, 2019. (Reuters) When International Criminal Court (ICC) […]
Israeli settlers vandalize, firebomb West Bank mosque
Previous 1 / 3 Palestinians inspect the damage at the entrance of a mosque that was torched and sprayed with graffiti in Hebrew. (AFP) 2 / 3 A Palestinian man photographs the […]
Being Muslim in Germany’s Bundeswehr means no pastoral care
Lieutenant Nariman Hammounti-Reinke risked her life for Germany in Afghanistan. But, on a religious level she feels left out by the Bundeswehr, despite the growing number of Muslim troops […]
Parliamentary report urges govt to stop ‘anti-Ahmadi hate’ spreading to UK
By 5Pillars An Ahmadiyya Mosque in London A Parliamentary report has urged the government to make sure that anti-Ahmadi sentiment prevalent in Pakistan is not exported to the UK. The report by […]
Anti-Muslim Dutch politician embraces Islam – and he is not the first
To Know more how you can benefit from the Muslim Times, go to our Homepage or About Us page Source: The Siasat Daily Amsterdam: Joram Jaron Van Klaveren is a Dutch politician. He was […]
Former Iranian president Ahmadinejad writes to Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
The National July 27, 2020 An unnamed ‘informed source’ told Iranian media that Mr Ahmadinejad wants to play a role in ending the conflict in Yemen Former Iranian president Mahmoud […]
A young man left London to join Israel’s army because he wanted to defend the Jewish people but now believes the treatment of Palestinians is morally wrong
Julian Kossoff 22 hours ago An Israeli soldier kicks a Palestinian flag in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on January 29. REUTERS/Mohamad Torokman Joel Carmel was raised in London’s Jewish community. He […]
India’s PM to attend temple groundbreaking at disputed site
By EMILY SCHMALL, Associated Press © Provided by Associated Press FILE-In this Nov. 11, 2019 file photo, Hindu devotees pray while walking towards a temple, in Ayodhya, India. India’s Prime Minister […]
The Beloved Muhammad Osman Chou (Chini Sahib)
Summary of Friday Sermon Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad(at) from alislam.org After reciting the Tashahhud, Ta’awwuz, and Surah Al-Fatihah, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V (aba) stated: A few days ago, a revered member and […]
Where stars descend – Chapter 3 (Spiritual strength) – Part II
24th July 2020 ALHAKAM.ORG Asif M Basit Jolyn Martyn Clark’s mulaqat with Huzooraa Jolyn Martyn Clark was stunned having heard the entire story. Over a century had passed and for someone […]
Hagia Sophia: Shrine of 2 Empires
Source: Daily Sabah By Ihsan Aktas Napoleon Bonaparte once said: “If the earth were a single state, Istanbul would be its capital.” Besides its geographical beauty and geostrategic position, Istanbul […]
Fines imposed on violators entering holy sites ahead of Hajj
Source: Arab News MAKKAH: Sixteen people have been caught and fined SR10,000 ($2,666) each in the past week for violating a ban on entry into the holy sites, according to […]
First pilgrims arrive in Makkah for Hajj 2020
Saudi medics at the Jeddah airport await the first group of Hajj pilgrims. (AFP) Short Url https://arab.news/g63g4 July 2020 RAWAN RADWAN July 26, 2020 JEDDAH: The city of Makkah is opening its arms again to welcome pilgrims for the annual Hajj — although only a handful compared with previous […]