In Iraq, the ghosts provide the glue of unity in a story of survival
For a land that has experienced such suffering – under Saddam, then under the Americans, and then under attacks from the Isis cult – Robert Fisk finds that a profound […]
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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.
Why this US restaurant owner gives out free meals
Video Washington DC restaurant owner Kazi Mannan experienced poverty growing up in Pakistan. Now he wants to help those in need. Video by Hannah Long-Higgins and Vruti Venkatesan source: https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-48259647/why-this-us-restaurant-owner-gives-out-free-meals
Local mosque opens its doors for Ramadan
Masroor Mosque, 5640 Hoadly Road, is welcoming area residents for Friday Jumah prayers and a special Iftar dinner on Saturday, May 18. Courtesy photo Prince William County’s Ahmadiyya Muslim […]
Ahmadiyya Muslim community welcomes residents for giant Big Iftar meals
By Orlando Jenkinson Lando_j Reporter – Kingston, Elmbridge & Epsom The Ahmadiyya Muslim community is opening its doors for a Big Iftar feast at the Baitul Futuh Mosque in Morden. […]
At 2.30am, an Irish hotel lays a full breakfast buffet for the only Muslim guest fasting in Ramadan
by Adeel Malik May 14, 2019, A Dublin hotel has received some well deserved praise for a lovely gesture they made for a guest. The ibis hotel at Red Cow […]
Sweden grants refugee status to China’s Uighur Muslims, prompting calls for UK to follow
Muslims deported to Xinjiang face detainment in re-education camps where inmates have allegedly been tortured Chris Baynes Wednesday 20 March 2019 The Independent More than a million Uighur Muslims […]
Officials Say Fire at New Haven Mosque Appears to Be Intentional
Published May 12, 2019 Officials are investigating a fire at a New Haven mosque that was under construction on Sunday afternoon and said it appears the fire was intentionally […]
Lanterns reflect Ramadan glory as decoration business thrives in Saudi Arabia
Ramadan decorations are impossible to miss in the weeks leading up to the holy month. (Shutterstock photo) HALA TASHKANDI May 11, 2019 Abu riyaleen stores selling affordable and readily available […]
Farah Nabulsi: Investment banker turned activist filmmaker Previous
Source: Arab News BY TAREK ALI AHMAD British-Palestinian filmmaker has not looked back since swapping her business suits and briefcases for cameras and film scripts DUBAI: Farah Nabulsi had started […]
Widows of Iraq’s war pick up the threads of fragmented lives
By Reuters – May 13,2019 -JORDAN TIMES Women sew clothes at Waladi textile factory, part of which was destroyed by the war, in Mosul, Iraq, on May 5 (Reuters photo) […]
Muslim Brotherhood and terrorism
May 13,2019 – JORDAN TIMES – Hassan A. Barari US President Donald Trump is considering labelling the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organisation. While it is not clear yet as […]
Hatred of Jews terrifies me. So do false accusations of antisemitism
Aaron Freedman When the term antisemitism is cheapened by false usage on the right, it gives cover to the real antisemites @freedaaron Tue 14 May 2019 On 27 June 1941, […]
The women defying menace and mistrust to rid Pakistan of polio
A hoax video showing children falling ill after polio vaccinations underlines the obstacles facing health workers for whom danger has become a way of life Lucy Lamble in Karachi Tue […]
Mike Pence is pitting Christians against the rest over abortion – but he is also getting help from many on the left
It is not the beliefs of people like Pence which cause anger; but the way those beliefs transfer into action and into laws which discriminate against individuals in their day […]
The mysterious ‘sabotage’ of Saudi oil tankers is a dangerous moment in Trump’s pumped up feud with Iran It is unlikely that Iran is involved – but the unpredictability of US and Saudi foreign policy has exacerbated the danger of military action
Patrick Cockburn @indyworld Saudi Arabia’s claim that two of its oil tankers have been sabotaged off the coast of the UAE is vague in detail – but could create a […]
Iyad el-Baghdadi begs for family’s safety after Saudi threat
Iyad el-Baghdadi taken into protective custody in Norway, but warned his family is ‘soft target’. Author and blogger Iyad el-Baghdadi was taken into protective custody in Norway, after the CIA […]
From Turkey: A word of advice to Alexis Tsipras on the Eastern Mediterranean
YAHYA BOSTAN @yahyabostan Published 12.05.2019 Tensions are running high around Cyprus due to a dispute over energy resources. There is reportedly enough natural gas around the island to meet Turkey’s […]
Legendary Roger Federer spends whopping $13.5m to open 81 schools in Africa
Source: The Youth By Chaithanya G Spending even a little for a good cause does make a difference in the society, but in this case- a man has given away […]
‘There is less fear’: restoration of Kabul repairs the ravages of war
Afghanistan rebuilds the old town and creates register of dwellings to promote peace and help residents feel safer Stefanie Glinski in Kabul Mon 13 May 2019 Amir Gol […]
Jokowi ponders two ‘hills’ in Kalimantan for new capital
Bambang NurbiantoThe Jakarta Post Jakarta / Thu, May 9, 2019 / 10:30 am President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo (center), accompanied by a number of officials, looks at […]