What after Soleimani’s assassination?
Jan 12,2020 – JORDAN TIMES – AMER AL SABAILEH The prospect of war is dominating concerns across the region, following the assassination of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani by the US […]
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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.
Britain has left Islamophobia to fester – I’ve never seen it this bad in my life
Source: Independent It’s chilling to live under a prime minister who seems to me to be complicit in spurring hate against Muslims, minority groups and people of colour By […]
If Iran really wants to honour the 176 passengers its forces killed, it will de-escalate its campaign of revenge now
It can’t bring back the innocent people who were caught up in this recklessness. But one thing is clear, continuing to fight will contradict any expression of remorse Borzou […]
Saudi Arabia, Japan, UAE, Oman ‘can work together to defuse tension’
Arab News Faisal J. Abbas Ali Itani January 12, 2020 Foreign Ministry spokesman tells Arab News of friendship between Japanese PM and Saudi crown prince, and Tokyo’s support for […]
I watched the Iran-Iraq war unfold as a child – now I feel like I’m reliving it
Voices What is happening in Iran now is not simply ‘news’ for us in the diaspora – it’s the repetition of decades-old trauma Shappi Khorsandi @ShappiKhorsandi January 11th, 2019 […]
Ahmadis donate over 2000 pints of blood during the 88th annual convention
Ghana News Agency Tuesday 7th January, 2020 By Afedzi Abdullah, GNA Pomadze (C/R), Jan. 07, GNA – Two thousand, seven hundred and seven units of blood were donated by […]
Washington turns down Iraqi call to remove troops
By John Davison and Susan Heavey BAGHDAD/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Washington on Friday spurned an Iraqi request to prepare to pull out its troops, amid heightened U.S.-Iranian tensions after the U.S. […]
Oman’s Sultan Qaboos dies; successor vows to pursue peace
Jan 11, 2020 – 17:52 swissinfo.ch By Lisa Barrington and Nayera Abdallah DUBAI (Reuters) – Oman’s Sultan Qaboos bin Said, one of the Middle East’s longest- serving rulers who […]
Search and rescue operation continues after boat carrying migrants sinks in Greek waters
At least 12 people died Saturday when a boat loaded with migrants sank in the Ionian Sea, the Greek coastguard said. “So far 12 bodies have been recovered. The […]
Iran plane crash: Ukrainian jet was ‘unintentionally’ shot down
Iran has admitted “unintentionally” shooting down a Ukrainian passenger jet, killing all 176 people on board. An investigation found that “missiles fired due to human error”, President Hassan Rouhani said. […]
Muslims saved Jews from the Nazis in Albania (and Kosovo)
During World War II, Muslims in Kosovo and Albania saved many Jews from the Nazis in the German-occupied territory. They were following an ancient Albanian code of honor which demands […]
Op-Ed: You must remember this: Sultan Mohammed V protected the Jews of Casablanca
Source: Los Angeles Times By Richard Hurowitz; April 25, 2017 This year marks the 75th anniversary of the release of “Casablanca,” which immortalized quiet acts of resistance against fascism at […]
US Army transported 50 tons of gold from Syria, report says
DAILY SABAH ISTANBUL Published 26.02.2019 The U.S. Army is transferring tons of gold from Daesh-held areas in Syria to the U.S., multiple reports said. According to a source who […]
BOOK REVIEW: The Coup: 1953, The CIA, and The Roots of Modern U.S.-Iranian Relations
The Coup: 1953, The CIA, and The Roots of Modern U.S.-Iranian Relations Hardcover – February 5, 2013 by Ervand Abrahamian (Author) In August 1953, the U.S. Central Intelligence […]
Imran Khan to visit Malaysia: Are Saudis on-board now?
Saudis on-board now? Prime Minister Imran Khan is likely to take up regional situation with the Malaysian counterpart. Earlier Suadi Arabia did not “allow” Pakistani premier to attend the summit. […]
Islamic Banking & Finance: What is Holding Back Sharia Finance in Indonesia?
07 January 2020 Indonesia is known for being home to the world’s largest Muslim population. More than 230 million Indonesians – which is about 88 percent of Indonesia’s total population […]
As a doctor, I see the human cost of America’s sanctions on Iran – and it can be as great as war
Sanctions usually have built-in humanitarian exemptions – yet America’s on Iran have rendered such exemptions meaningless Salil Patel @SalilPatel January 9th, 2020 The current Iranian-American conflict is complex. Even […]
Was Qassem Soleimani a monstrous kingmaker or simply an enabler? The truth is as murky as Tudor history
He was too close to intelligence operatives in non-Arab countries, particularly Turkey, and the Syrians found Soleimani’s rhetoric too much to stomach Robert Fisk @indyvoices 9th January 2020 The Independent […]
Pompeo says God may have sent Trump to save Israel from Iran
Source: BBC, March 2019 US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said it is “possible” that President Donald Trump was sent by God to save Israel from Iran. In an […]
Iran plane crash: Western powers suggest missile downed jet
Evidence suggests an Iranian missile brought down a Ukrainian passenger plane that crashed near Tehran, possibly in error, Western leaders say. The leaders of Canada and the UK called […]