Why wouldn’t there be a coup in the US?
MELIH ALTINOK @melihaltinok Published 13.11.2019 The answer is simple: There is no U.S. Embassy or consulate there… This is often told as a joke, but it is true. There […]
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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 Need for Outward and Inner Peace
by Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad – Khalifatul Masih V(aba) Ahmadiyyat • Jalsa Salana/Annual Conventions • Khilafat 6th November 2019 Official Transcript of Address by Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim […]
Eloquent humour: A less mentioned quality of the Holy Prophet
8th November 2019 True happiness and affluence lies in a person’s contact with God and his resignation to the will of God. Such a person who enjoys a perfect relationship with God is granted the status of Nafs-e-Mutma‘innah (the soul at rest). By showing steadfastness in faith and actions, such […]
Syrian oil a bone of contention between Pentagon, Trump
Nov 13,2019 – JORDAN TIMES – MICHAEL JANSEN It is amusing to record US explanations for the continuing presence of its soldiers in north-eastern and eastern Syria. US President Donald […]
The growing threat of water wars
Nov 13,2019 – JORDAN TIMES – Jayati Ghosh NEW DELHI — The dangers of environmental pollution receive a lot of attention nowadays, particularly in the developing world, and with good […]
The Gulf states tried to turn Iran’s own weapon against it – and it backfired with terrible consequences
The Middle East is being dragged into anarchy by a belt of state-backed militias and armed groups. Wealthy Arab states have to take responsibility for creating the problem Ahmed Aboudouh […]
Everything you were told about the Syrian war was wrong – until now
Despite all evidence to the contrary, the Syrian Democratic Forces kept their title unquestioned until the Turks invaded Syria, when they were suddenly transformed into ‘Kurdish forces’ who had been […]
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Australia provides support to victims of bushfires
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community extends its heartfelt sympathies for those affected by the bushfire in NSW, QLD and across the nation. The community is working with the authorities in an […]
Pakistan versus ‘Secular’ India: the race to promote peace
Sher Zada November 13, 2019 Is India a secular democracy anymore? This question would be swirling in the minds of key intellectuals and prominent political scientists. Because the facts […]
‘Is this your govt’s view?’ Pak’s minority Ahmadiyya asks Imran Khan after minister’s ‘hate campaign’
During a talk show on a private television channel last week, Swati said that he and Prime Minister Imran Khan both “send curse” upon Qadianiyat. by PTI NovemLAHORE: Pakistan’s minority […]
Official says appeal for worship place reconstruction rejected
Official says appeal for worship place reconstruction rejected Editor’s Note: This is ‘Pakistani-speak’ for AHMADIYYA MOSQUE. MARDAN: The district administration has clarified that it has rejected an appeal filed through the Citizen’s Portal for reconstruction of an Ahmadiyya place of worship while Alami Majlis Tahaffuz Khatm-e-Nabuwat, Mardan chapter, […]
10 Things To Know About The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be on him)
On the 9th-10th November this year, across the world Muslims will come together to celebrate the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad.sa. Known as Mawlid an-Nabi, the celebrations take place on […]
UN chief calls for international cooperation on foreign extremists
by AFP – JORDAN TIMES 12th November 2019 PARIS — UN chief Antonio Guterres called Tuesday for an international accord on the fate of foreign militants being held in the […]
Our lowest-paid migrants are now working so hard they’re falling ill. When will we protect them?
Kane Shaw @KaneShaw16 Minervina (pictured), a Portuguese cleaner, has fybromyalgia. She claims she was forced to clean areas of the hospital with only one colleague that used to be […]
Only ‘believers’ can sell their soul to the devil and expect justice
BY ROBERT FISK, The Independent In the deeply sorrowful place we call the Middle East, when you know how cheap death is you don’t spend time contemplating heaven or hell, […]
Hazrat Aisha bint Abu Bakr r.a
8th November 2019 Awais Rabbani, Missionary, Pakistan alhakam.org “The greatness of Aishara over the rest of the wives is like thareed”, i.e. the superiority that meat has over ordinary food. […]
Gambia files Rohingya genocide case against Myanmar at World Court – justice minister
Nov 11, 2019 – swissinfo.ch By Stephanie van den Berg THE HAGUE (Reuters) – Gambia said on Monday it had filed a case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) […]
Indonesia urges public to report civil servants over ‘radical’ content
Nov 12, 2019 – swissinfo.ch By Agustinus Beo Da Costa JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesia launched a website on Tuesday that would allow the public to report “radical” content posted by […]
Rescuing the Reefs; Red Sea coral spotlights Swiss ‘Science Diplomacy’
By Julia Crawford Nov 8, 2019 – 11:00 (Guilhem Banc-Prandi) Coral from the Red Sea is special for its exceptional ability to withstand the effects of climate change, but the […]
Explainer How well does the new Swiss asylum system work?
By Marie Vuilleumier Nov 11, 2019 – 16:40 The Swiss asylum process was streamlined in March, but critics have raised serious objections. What is it about? The reform, which […]
