Arbaeen Walk: World’s largest pilgrimage of love and devotion
TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – The Arbaeen Pilgrimage, marking 40 days after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein ibn Ali (AS), draws tens of millions from around the globe, making […]
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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 last witnesses: Why nuclear weapons violate human dignity
Eighty years after Hiroshima, an unlikely moral coalition demands we ask better questions 5th August 2025 Fazal Masood Malik & Farhan Khokhar, Canada Ruriko Araoka was four when she heard […]
Religion in Africa: High tolerance for other faiths
Kate Hairsine March 12, 2024 Muslims and Christians in much of sub-Saharan Africa have a long history of religious tolerance. Sierra Leone in particular stands out as a positive example. […]
Prohibited for 2 Weeks, Now the Subang Ahmadiyah Congregation Can Worship again
Ahmadiyah congregations in Subang Regency, West Java, were able to worship again at the Baitul Masrur Mosque after being banned for two weeks by the local community and government. Author: Yudi Rachman A letter prohibiting worship for the Ahmadiyya Subang Congregation. (Photo: Ahmadiyah) KBR, Jakarta – The Ahmadiyah congregation in Subang Regency, […]
A total of 249,408 people newly pledged allegiance to Ahmadiyah
27 Juli 2025 22:26 Darisman Broto The members of Al Hidayah Mosque witnessed the international pledge of allegiance of Ahmadiyah in the UK which was broadcast live by Ahmadiyah Muslim TV […]
Who Are Assam’s Indigenous Muslims And How Are They Different From Miya Muslims?
Curated By : Edited By: Last Updated: August 04, 2025 While indigenous Assamese Muslims and Miya Muslims share a religion, their histories, languages, settlement patterns, and political affiliations are sharply different […]
Footballer, journalist, fashionista: whatever French Muslims do, we’re treated as the enemy within
OpinionFrance Rokhaya Diallo Ministers have accused us of ‘infiltration’ and posing ‘a threat to national cohesion’. They’re old racist tropes given a dangerous new lifeMon 4 Aug 2025 Being a Muslim in a country with a long colonial history, which has also had to deal with terrorist attacks carried out […]
I regret taking my son to a riot following Southport attack, says stepmother
7 hours ago Darragh MacIntyre BBC Panorama “I have no answer for it other than I’m an idiot, stupid, got caught up in the moment,” says Amy Hodgkinson-Hedgecox. She is […]
The Muslim World: A requiem
August 4, 2025 Palestinians suffering from extreme hunger under Israel’s intense attacks and blockade gather at an aid distribution center near the Zikim border crossing in Gaza to access limited […]
Makkah museum displays massive Qur’an mosaic
A mosaic panel of Surah Al-Fatiha and the beginning of Surah Al-Baqarah is made up of over a million porcelain pieces. (SPA) Updated 16 sec ago Arab News August 03, […]
7 spiritual truths of adhan, the Islamic call to prayer
1st August 2025 alhakam.org Hazrat Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmud Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih IIra Congregational prayer: a universal heritage In all religions, to say prayers in congregation is regarded as one of the most important principles. The Hindus in their temples, the Jews in their synagogues, and the Christians in their churches […]
ICC chief prosecutor faces threats over Israel war crimes probe: Report
August 3, 2025 Middle East Monitor The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan, at the headquarters of the National Assembly in Caracas, on April 22, 2024 [Pedro […]
In My View: Nidaul Haq on how we should break down barriers and build a society where faith and values truly unite us
Posted by Huddersfield Hub | Aug 3, 2025 | By Nidaul Haq Like thousands of volunteers from the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, I have the privilege of serving at Jalsa Salana UK, the largest annual […]
Safest places on Earth post-nuclear war: World War III map shows 8 escape regions
SECTIONS Synopsis A new study highlights the catastrophic consequences of nuclear conflict, including widespread famine and the collapse of global food systems. While many countries would face mass starvation, nations […]
‘Self-termination is most likely’: the history and future of societal collapse
Environment An epic analysis of 5,000 years of civilisation argues that a global collapse is coming unless inequality is vanquished Damian Carrington Environment editor Sat 2 Aug 2025 “We can’t put a date on Doomsday, but by looking at the 5,000 years of [civilisation], we can understand the trajectories we face […]
REFUGEES, ASYLUM SEEKERS AND MIGRANTS
© Dan Kitwood/Getty Images Most people in the world have had the experience of leaving the place where they grew up. Maybe they will only move as far as the […]
Ghana: Sheikh Abdul Wadudi Launches Tijjaniya Mawlid in London
1 August 2025 Ghanaian Times (Accra) The President of the Tijjaniya Muslims of Ghana, Sheikh Imam Abdul Wadudi Haruna, on Wednesday launched the maiden Tijjaniya Mawlid in London at the […]
70-year-old Ahmadi Mosque demolished in Pakistan
The incident took place at Butala Sharm Singh village in Gujranwala district, some 80 km from Lahore on July 29, 2025. Updated – July 31, 2025 PTI Amir Mahmood, spokesperson for […]
Friday Sermon Summary 1st August 2025: ‘Impressions of Jalsa Salana UK 2025’
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad – Khalifatul Masih V(aba)Jalsa Salana/Annual Conventions 1st August 2025 After reciting Tashahhud, Ta`awwuz and Surah al-Fatihah, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba) said that by the grace of Allah, […]
Migrants in Switzerland speak of gratitude, pride – and setbacks
Listen to the articleToggle language selectorShare Most immigrants consider quality of life and career opportunities in Switzerland to be excellent. But they also cite integration difficulties and disappointments. Their views reflect the ambivalence and diverse experiences that often mark migratory journeys. This content was published onAugust 1, 2025 – 10:30 […]