Rafiq A. Tschannen

Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara

Associate Chief Editor at The Muslim Times

Rafiq A. Tschannen, Associate Chief Editor of The Muslim Times, Swiss, converted/reverted to Islam at the age of 15 after reading the Quran. CoM IOM Iraq ret.

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Immigrants contribute more to the Swedish economy than people born in Sweden

1 week ago | themuslimtimes.info | Rafiq A. Tschannen

ImmigrationBecky Waterton – [email protected]: 12 Jun, 2025 7 commentNew figures from Sweden’s National Institute of Economic Research (NIER, or Konjunkturinstitutet in Swedish) have revealed that people born outside of Sweden represent a greater net gain to the Swedish economy than those born in the country, with Indians topping the list. What was the report about?
Discrimination against Ahmadiyah Banjar Continues to Occur, Is the State’s Motto of Tolerance Just a Slogan?

1 week ago | themuslimtimes.info | Rafiq A. Tschannen

“So on average, the perpetrators of violations of religious freedom are not only the local government but also the community,” explained Fanani. AUTHOR / Naomi Lyandra–EDITOR / Resky NoviantoFriday, June 20, 2025 at 11.50 WIBRead itShareKBR, Jakarta- The Indonesian Ahmadiyah Congregation (JAI) in Banjar City, West Java, is again under pressure. The Istiqamah Mosque belonging to the Ahmadiyah in Neglasari Village, Banjar, was sealed by the Banjar City Government on June 10, 2025.
Architects reinforce Hagia Sophia as Istanbul faces quake threat

1 week ago | themuslimtimes.info | Rafiq A. Tschannen

ISTANBUL Jun 20, 2025 – DAILY SABAHDrone footage captures the iconic Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque standing prominently at the heart of Istanbul, Türkiye. (Shutterstock Photo)For nearly 1,500 years, the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque has stood as a symbol of resilience in Istanbul, enduring the rise and fall of empires, powerful earthquakes and the passage of time.
Exploring the Flawlessness of Nature: The Underwater Marvels of Coral Reefs

1 week ago | themuslimtimes.info | Rafiq A. Tschannen |Musa Sattar

MAGAZINE: EDITION APRIL 2025Musa Sattar – UKScience, Medicine and Technology20th June 2025reviewofreligions.org© Maragos, Jim/USFWSExploring beneath the ocean a world of vibrant coral reefs, woven with wisdom that speaks of a Creator. Musa Sattar, London, UK – Deputy Science EditorBeneath the shimmering surface of the ocean, hidden like a secret city of breathtaking beauty, lies one of nature’s most extraordinary wonders: the coral reef.
Friday Sermon Summary 20th June 2025: ‘The March to the Victory of Makkah’

1 week ago | themuslimtimes.info | Rafiq A. Tschannen

Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad – Khalifatul Masih V(aba)The Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa)20th June 2025After reciting Tashahhud, Ta‘awwuz and Surah al-Fatihah, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba) said that he would continue mentioning the Expedition of Makkah. His Holiness (aba) said that before departing, it so happened that a companion was about to unintentionally inform the Quraish about the Holy Prophet’s (sa) plans.
Sealing of Ahmadiyah Mosque in Banjar: State Still Fails to Guarantee Freedom of Religion

1 week ago | themuslimtimes.info | Rafiq A. Tschannen

The Spirit of Aulia Rohman 06/17/2025in PublicAhmadiyya1. VIEWSMubadalah.id – The Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia firmly guarantees the right of every citizen to embrace a religion and practice worship according to their beliefs. However, in practice, this guarantee is often misused by political interests, pressure from the majority group, and narrow fanaticism in the name of religion.
The Iraq play book is back for Israel’s attack on Iran. But it fools no one

1 week ago | themuslimtimes.info | Rafiq A. Tschannen |Omar Suleiman

Omar Suleiman16 June 2025 We cannot let the world be dragged into another war, propped up by false pretenses and selective enforcementSmoke billows for the second day from the Shahran oil depot, northwest of Tehran, on 16 June, 2025 (AFP)The world has seen this playbook before. A narrative of existential threat. A media chorus that refuses to question. Politicians beating the drums of war, invoking security to justify aggression. It was Iraq then. It’s Iran now.
Prophecies - Water: The Source of Life

1 week ago | themuslimtimes.info | Rafiq A. Tschannen |Shahzad Ahmad

MAGAZINE: EDITION APRIL 2025Shahzad Ahmad – UKProphecies18th June 2025reviewofreligions.org© ShutterstockShahzad Ahmed, London, UKIn their quest to search for life beyond our planet, astronomers look for one simple thing: water. In fact, ‘follow the water’ has become the mantra of NASA whilst searching for any signs of potential life on other planets. [1]But if life is simply a product of profoundly complex organic material, why only search for water?
‘Economic progress depends on peace’ - Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V’s warning is more urgent than ever

1 week ago | themuslimtimes.info | Rafiq A. Tschannen

19th June 2025alhakam.org“Economic progress depends on peace”. This was the message of Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmadaa, Khalifatul Masih V, at the 2009 City of Glasgow Reception, where he urged world leaders to shift their focus towards attaining world peace; in turn, they would witness their economies prosper.
Muslim Day of Service Restores Forgotten Black Graves

1 week ago | themuslimtimes.info | Rafiq A. Tschannen

Religion10,000 members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community will gather to serve — and give respect back to those who have died. by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware June 18, 2025Volunteers help to clean up and remove overgrowth in Richmond’s East End cemetery, a neglected, historical black cemetery where graves have disappeared in the foliage. (Photo by Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis via Getty Images)Ten thousand American Muslims will gather in Richmond, Virginia, on July 3, headed to an annual convention.