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.
Mira Tsurayya Basamalah18th August 2026 Image: Toa Heftiba/Unsplash Many children grow up harbouring a deep-seated fear of their own parents. Some become quick-tempered, struggle with self-confidence, grow withdrawn or even […]
Tangerang Guidelines – August 17, 2026, 3:20 PM WIB Author: Bustamil Arifin Editor: Tangerang Guidelines Team Ahmadiyya Muslims Commemorate the 81st Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia with National Spirit […]
The meetings are part of early planning efforts to enhance coordination and readiness, facilitate pilgrims’ journeys and improve services. (SPA/File photo) Arab News August 17, 2026 MAKKAH: The Ministry of […]
By James J. Zogby|18:43 August 17, 2026| In what, I believe, will be seen as this year’s most significant election; Abdul El-Sayed won a victory in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary. It […]
Yusuf Tahir Abubakar 17th August 2026 Image: Taha Çendek/Pexels The Islamic prayer, Salat, is a spiritual act that shows an expression of humility, submission and devotion before Allah. Established within its […]
Opinion Those mistaking the Ummah’s political and cultural diversity for disunity are playing into the hands of our oppressors. By Shaykh M A Kholwadia Founder and director, Darul Qasim College, Chicago. […]
Names like Allalinhorn and Mischabel in the Swiss Alps sound suspiciously Arabic. Legends claim “Saracen” invaders from the 10th century left their mark on the language and people. But is […]
by Halime Güven Jul 30, 2026 – DAILY SABAH A portrait of Sayyida Salme bint Said, later known as Emily Ruete. (Wikipedia Photo) The first known autobiography by an Arab […]
By Ramzy Baroud |22:09 August 11, 2026| Share It is now official: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has flatly rejected the core conditions of the Board of Peace framework, explicitly stating […]
By Kamel Mahadin|18:47 August 15, 2026| Last week marked an important and deeply meaningful milestone in the development of the lands surrounding the Baptism Site of Jesus Christ. The signing of four agreements to implement key projects within the Baptism Development Zone Project represented far more than the formal conclusion of […]
In the late 9th century, Viking raiders pushed deeper into the Alpine regions, threatening wealthy monasteries that held not only gold and silver, but some of Europe’s greatest collections of […]
by Rachel O’Leary December 15, 2023 A Heartfelt Letter of Thanks: The Irish Famine and a Beacon of Ottoman Aid Introduction In the pages of history, the Irish Famine of the 19th century […]
Ahmadiyya Mosques “I shall cause thy message to reach the corners of the Earth” Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as) World Map Map of Ahmadiyya Mosques & Prayer Centers. Blue: Ahmadiyya […]
Photos below taken September 2024 during the centenary Photos below taken September 2019, at sunset time Photos below taken in summer 2017 Booklet marking the 90th anniversary of the building of the Berlin Mosque The Berlin Mosque (Die Moschee, Berlin), located in Brienner Strasse, Wilmersdorf, Berlin, was built by the […]
Author: Sonya Zayneb Ouertani Fellowship:2022 Copenhagen Fellowship Details Location Munich, Germany Date 2023 Focus Colonialism, Diversity, Islamophobia, Migration Medium Advocacy, Awareness Campaign, Event & Workshop Reach 20 Muslim students from all over Germany […]
After just four days At the entrance to Penzberg, Upper Bavaria, what is believed to be the first sign indicating Muslim prayer times in Germany was vandalized. After just four […]
By Muhammad Zulsyamini Sufian Suri August 15, 2026 BAGAN DATUK: Mosques should keep their doors open to non-Muslims, including tourists, to provide them with a closer understanding of Islam and help […]
Published 6 days ago on August 10, 2026 By Ahlulbait Indonesia Samarinda, August 10, 2026 – Differences in beliefs and organizational backgrounds did not become a barrier for the Pandu Ahlulbait Indonesia (ABI) East […]
© UNFPA Palestine A woman and two children walk near the city of Jenin in the West Bank. 14 August 2026 Humanitarian Aid Humanitarians continue to provide life-saving assistance to people across […]
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