Why the fragmentation of the Islamic nation
By Sondoss Al Asaad March 8, 2025 – Tehran Times BEIRUT — In the first ten days of Ramadan, Muslims commemorate the passing of two founding Islamic figures who played […]
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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.
Iran says OIC must move from ‘rhetoric’ into ‘action’ as it demands collective sanctions on Israel
March 8, 2025 – TEHRAN – At the extraordinary Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) meeting in Jeddah on Friday, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi delivered a harsh condemnation of Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza and demanded immediate collective sanctions against the regime. The meeting, […]
Belief in the unseen: The journey from reasoned assessment to Divine certainty
7th March 2025 Iftekhar Ahmed, Ahmadiyya Archive & Research Centre Introduction The Holy Quran, the ultimate source of guidance for Muslims, highlights belief in the unseen (iman bi l-ghayb) as a fundamental […]
Opinion: The question of women’s rights
8th March 2025 Fazal Masood Malik and Farhan Khokhar, Canada The question of women’s rights has long been a contentious issue, with debates often swinging between the realms of religion and secular […]
Friday Sermon Summary 7th March 2025: ‘A Ramadan of Prayers & Lasting Transformation’
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad – Khalifatul Masih V(aba)The Five Pillars of Islam 7th March 2025 After reciting Tashahhhud, Ta‘awwuz and Surah al-Fatihah, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba) recited the following verse from […]
Failure of Middle East conference in Geneva reflects ‘too divided’ international society
Listen to the articleToggle language selectorShare Late on Thursday, Switzerland cancelledExternal link a conference on the application of the Geneva Conventions to the occupied Palestinian territories for want of participants, after some […]
Cairo plan a good start, but not a final destination
Faisal J. Abbas March 08, 2025 International analysts would be well advised to keep a close eye on what happens in Saudi Arabia over the next few weeks, as it […]
UN secretary-general’s timely visit to Rohingya camps
Dr. Azeem Ibrahim March 08, 2025 In an announcement that underscores the gravity of the Rohingya crisis, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres last week confirmed that he will visit the Rohingya […]
Medical scooters to help worshippers in Madinah
Previous 1 / 3 Madina Health Cluster launches emergency scooter service for rapid medical assistance at the Prophet’s Mosque. (SPA) 2 / 3 Using scooters will help them “navigate busy areas, treat […]
2nd ‘Building Bridges Between Islamic Schools of Thought’ conference concludes in Makkah
The second “Building Bridges Between Islamic Schools of Thought” international conference concluded in Makkah early on Saturday, with participants from more than 90 countries adopting the “Encyclopedia of Islamic Intellectual […]
Lady Evelyn Cobbold: The First Scottish Convert to Islam
By Rafiq A. Tschannen Lady Evelyn Cobbold, born Lady Evelyn Murray in 1867, was a Scottish noblewoman renowned for her conversion to Islam and for being the first British Muslim […]
Ramadan under midnight sun: Canada’s unique Muslim community
by Agence France-Presse – AFP INUVIK, Canada Mar 06, 2025 – The sun hangs low in the sky over the Midnight Sun Mosque as Muslim devotees prepare to break their fast […]
Muslim nations endorse alternative to Trump’s Gaza takeover plan
Muslim nations endorse alternative to Trump’s Gaza takeover plan Previous 1 / 2 Cameroonian Foreign Minister Lejeune Mbella presides over the Extraordinary Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers in Jeddah on March 7, 2025. On his left is Mamadou Tangara, the foreign minister of Gambia — the current Chair of the Islamic […]
Greater Israel and the Destruction of Palestine: Can the US and Israel Be Stopped?
March 6, 2025 Articles, Commentary By Jeremy Salt Israel’s expansionist ambitions and the US’ unwavering support continue to drive the erasure of Palestine, raising the critical question: Can the US and Israel be stopped? The creation of the state of Israel in 1948 physically split the Arab world in two for the […]
Community group hold consultation on James Allan Centre
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Here Comes a New Faith-based University, Minaret University Nigeria
Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at of Nigeria National Ikirun Progressive Union (NIPU By Abimbola OgunnaikeMarch 5, 2025Updated:March 5, 20250 Comments9 Mins Read By Qasim Akinreti, Ph.D With a stroke of pen and collective […]
Man who coined the name ‘Tanzania’ dies at 80
Wednesday, March 05, 2025 By Paul Owere Web Editor Mwananchi Communications Ltd What you need to know: Dar es Salaam. The man behind the creation of the name ‘Tanzania,’ Mr Mohammed Iqbal Dar, has passed away at the age of 80 in Birmingham, United Kingdom, where he had lived since relocating […]
Shifting tides: Growing US sympathy for Palestinians reflects changing global attitudes on Israel
Mar 05,2025 – JORDAN TIMES / MICHEAL JANSEN Times are changing attitudes and not in Israel’s favour. Changes in public opinion are even being registered in Israel’s intimate ally, the […]
Flavorful and artsy, traditional pastry reigns as Malaysia’s favorite Ramadan treat
Special This photo collage shows Sharifah Zainon decorating kek lapis at her bakery Lapis by Seri in Seremban, Malaysia, and some of her previous work. (Lapis by Seri)Next Updated 1 […]
Climate and Conflict: Does War Contribute To CO2 Emissions?
Sinwan BasharatScience, Medicine and Technology•Wars 5th March 2025 The world is seemingly committed to net-zero, however the climate impact of escalating military conflicts goes unchecked. As foretold by the Holy […]