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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.

Only in Pakistan: Arrested for praying!

Amnesty calls on govt to drop charges against Ahmadis, protect their places of worship Dawn.com Published March 11, 2025  Updated 3 days ago Amnesty International on Monday called on the government to release and drop all charges against all Ahmadis detained in recent weeks and ensure adequate protection to Ahmadi places of worship. On […]

True meaning of abundance in Islam

by Ekrem Demirli  Mar 12, 2025 – DAILY SABAH When discussing faith in angels, Muslim intellectuals have attempted, for various reasons, to make the unseen visible. (Shutterstock Photo) Abundance is not found in what we possess but in the presence of God within our lives, turning even the simplest moments […]

Indonesia: Major of South Tangerang Appreciates Ahmadiyah Congregation for Ramadan Blood Donation Action

Mayor of South Tangerang Benyamin Davnie gave an award to the Indonesian Ahmadiyah Congregation (JAI), which held a blood donation campaign. Regional Team Updated Mar 10, 2025 Liputan6.com, Jakarta – Mayor of South Tangerang Benyamin Davnie, gave an award to the Indonesian Ahmadiyah Congregation (JAI) in the 2025 Superhero Ramadan activity held at the […]