Indonesia: Intolerance crisis
EDITORIAL Editorial BoardThe Jakarta Post Jakarta / Sat, May 11, 2019 / A banner in front of the site of the planned construction of a Hindu […]
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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.
Rising Tensions: Trump’s Iran Escalation Poses a Threat for Germany
The U.S. under Donald Trump is exacerbating tensions with Iran, leading many to fear war may be just around the corner. Any military conflict would have dire consequences for Europe, […]
The Three Stages of Ramadan
The Three Stages of Ramadan SOURCE: BE ISLAMIC MAY 6, 2019 Category: Faith & Spirituality, Featured, Highlights Topics: Dua (Supplication), Ramadan Values: Forgiveness, Mercy, Safety Channel: Ramadan – Day 1, […]
The holy month of Ramadan and the significance of Lailatul Qadr
10th May 2019 To mark the start of the blessed month of Ramadan, the Fazle Umar Foundation English Desk has produced a translation of a Friday sermon delivered by Hazrat […]
State sponsored persecution of religious minorities
Interfaith May 11, 2019 Muzaffar Ahmad Noori Bajwa Suppression of a voice leads to the emergence of that idea. The world has witnessed this phenomenon repeatedly. Persecution of Christians right after the death of the Christ, persecution of Jews due to their ethnicity or persecution of Ahmadi Muslim due […]
Malaysia: Jais can probe Ahmadis as their ICs state they are Muslims, court told
Azril Annuar Malay Mail 10 May 2019 View photos More PUTRAJAYA, May 10 — The Selangor State Islamic Religious Department (Jais) had the right to investigate the Ahmadiyya community […]
Egyptian pilgrims ‘top spenders’ during Hajj and Umrah seasons
TAREQ AL-THAQAFI May 11, 2019 MAKKAH: Pilgrim spending in Makkah and Madinah needs to be examined and encouraged, Hajj and Umrah sector experts have told Arab News. Millions of Muslims […]
Organization of Islamic Cooperation keen to showcase depth of Islamic culture, says chief
SPA May 10, 201923:41 77 Minister of Education Dr. Hamad bin Mohammed Al-Asheikh highlighted the ISESCO’s achievements and its efforts to attain the highest goals JEDDAH: Dr. Yousef Al-Othaimeen, […]
Up to 70 migrants drown after their boat sinks off Tunisia
AP May 10, 2019 Tunisia’s state news agency TAP said 70 people drowned as the boat sank and that fishing boats rescued 16 others So far this year, 17,000 migrants […]
Lebanon students get classes in surviving war and disasters
By Thomson Reuters Foundation – May 09,2019 – Volunteers conduct a first-aid check on a student during a safety drill at Takmiliyat Al Kobba Second School in Tripoli, Lebanon, on […]
Let asylum seekers work while they wait for Home Office decision
asylum In our research we have spoken to doctors, nurses, teachers, accountants and social workers who have been waiting for years while their skills and qualifications become redundant, says Helen […]
Britain needs to recognise Palestine as an independent state
Ian Black It’s time to get off the fence and resolve this most toxic of global conflicts in the only way possible @ian_black Tue 7 May 2019 Israeli airstrikes […]
This man could go to jail for 20 years for giving migrants food and water
César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández Scott Daniel Warren did no more than give bare necessities to migrants trekking through the desert. Why is he on trial? Fri 10 May 2019 […]
Turkey to continue working toward strategic goal of becoming full member of EU, Erdoğan says
Source: Daily Sabah Turkey will continue working toward its strategic goal of becoming a full member of the European Union, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Thursday, underscoring that without Turkey […]
10 tips to spend Ramadan in a healthy way. (from Turkey)
DAILY SABAH WITH IHA ISTANBUL Published09.05.2019 Güllaç is a lighter choice for Ramadan sweet. Hundreds of millions of Muslims across the world began fasting on Monday to observe the holy […]
Israeli newspaper publishes leaked draft of Trump’s ‘deal of the century’ for Israeli-Palestinian peace
ANADOLU AGENCY JERUSALEM Published08.05.2019 U.S. President Donald Trump (L), Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) and Jared Kushner during a meeting at the King David hotel in Jerusalem, May 22, […]
Saudi Arabia Prepares For The Dajjal Antichrist Documentary
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Muslim-Owned Shops In Sri Lanka Vandalised; Tensions Persist In The Aftermath Of Easter Sunday Bombings
Source: The Logical Indian On May 5, Muslim-owned shops and vehicle were attacked by a large Catholic mob, pushing church authorities to call for calm. A small riot broke out […]
Joint urgent appeal to provide protection for refugees and asylum seekers in Sri Lanka
REPORT from Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development, Amnesty International, Minority Rights Group, International Commission of Jurists, medico international, Human Rights Watch, Freedom from Torture Published on 09 May […]
Interfaith Symposium: Fasting in My Religion
Media Opportunity: Live interview of Australian Imam, VIP guests, volunteers, Muslim scholars, government officials, religious and community leaders. Parramatta and Castle Hill chapter of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community will hold […]