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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19th PUIC Conference Opened In Jakarta, 37 Countries Discuss Islamic World Governance And Solidarity

2 days ago | themuslimtimes.info | Rafiq A. Tschannen

13 Mei 2025, 08:15 | Editorial Team JAKARTA – The 19th Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States (PUIC) Conference or the Association of State Parliament Members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OKI) held by the DPR RI has begun. The agenda for the first day of the OKI Parliament conference is the determination of the agenda and affirmation of the theme and substance that will be discussed in this OKI parliamentary forum.
Exploring the Flawlessness of Nature: The Magnificent Sun

2 days ago | themuslimtimes.info | Rafiq A. Tschannen |Musa Sattar

MAGAZINE: EDITION FEBRUARY 2025Musa Sattar – UKScience, Medicine and Technology11th May 2025reviewofreligions.orgImage from NASA/GSFC/Solar Dynamics ObservatoryExploring the sun – 93 million miles of brilliance, an exquisite star choreographed by the hand of wisdom. Musa Sattar, London, UKDeputy Science EditorImagine standing on a beach at sunrise, the first rays of light spilling over the horizon, painting the world in gold.
Lowering the gaze: Examining the Islamic ruling on men looking at non-mahram women

2 days ago | themuslimtimes.info | Rafiq A. Tschannen

12th May 2025alhakam.orgCentral to Islamic teachings concerning modesty and interaction between genders is the following question: What is the ruling (hukm) on a man intentionally directing his look (nazar) towards the face of a woman unrelated to him by marriage or close kinship (ghayr mahram)?
Will Pope Leo era bring openness or confrontation?

2 days ago | themuslimtimes.info | Rafiq A. Tschannen

Dr. Abdellatif El-MenawyMay 12, 2025The election of Pope Leo XIV marks a pivotal moment in the history of the Catholic Church — not only because he is the first American pope, but also because he follows in the footsteps of an extraordinary predecessor, Pope Francis. Francis reshaped the identity of the Holy See through interfaith dialogue, his preferential option for the poor, and the groundbreaking “Document on Human Fraternity” he signed with Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Sheikh Ahmed El-Tayeb.
United Kingdom, Unlawful Killings in Afghanistan

2 days ago | themuslimtimes.info | Rafiq A. Tschannen

In the summer of 2022 the BBC published an investigation according to which members of the UK armed forces in Afghanistan repeatedly executed detainees and unarmed men under dubious circumstances. These killings potentially qualify as war crimes and raise the individual criminal responsibility of the perpetrators as well as the responsibility of the UK.
UK special forces veterans accuse colleagues of war crimes in Iraq and Afghanistan

2 days ago | themuslimtimes.info | Rafiq A. Tschannen

Former personnel describe soldiers exhibiting ‘psychopathic traits’ and executions of handcuffed prisonersBen Quinn Mon 12 May 2025 UK special forces veterans accuse colleagues of war crimes in Iraq and AfghanistanFormer UK special forces personnel have accused colleagues of committing war crimes in Iraq and Afghanistan, including alleging that they executed civilians and a child.
The Golden Age of Spanish Jewry: A tapestry of coexistence

3 days ago | themuslimtimes.info | Rafiq A. Tschannen

Schwab and Yael explore the vibrant tapestry of the Golden Age of Spanish Jewry, an era of remarkable cultural exchange and collaboration between Muslims, Jews, and Christians. In this episode, they delve into the rich history, intellectual achievements, and creative contributions of the Jewish community during this extraordinary period of coexistence in the Iberian Peninsula.
Queens, warriors and thinkers - painting honours Islamic history’s greatest women

3 days ago | themuslimtimes.info | Rafiq A. Tschannen |Razmig Bedirian

Razmig BedirianFebruary 23, 2025The painting Islamic Scientists was one of the last that Syrian artist Mahmoud Hammad produced before his death in 1988. It is also perhaps his most ambitious. The work tackles a vast timeline, condensing centuries of Islamic history into a 120cm x 180cm canvas. Yet, the painting has a marked blind spot.The canvas is populated entirely by men – with no reference to the achievements of the female thinkers and intellectuals of the Islamic Golden Age.
Protests against Islamophobia held across France

3 days ago | themuslimtimes.info | Rafiq A. Tschannen

Protests were held in various cities, including the capital Paris, as well as Marseille and Lyon, to condemn rising Islamophobia. 10 hours agoProtests have been held in various cities across France on Sunday, in response to the growing Islamophobia in the country. The protests were sparked by the fatal stabbing of Aboubakar Cisse at Hatice Mosque in the town of La Grand-Combe, Gard region on April 25.
Hydrodiplomacy over hostility: Rethinking water sharing amid India-Pakistan tensions

3 days ago | themuslimtimes.info | Rafiq A. Tschannen

May 10,2025 – JORDAN TIMES / Hazim El-NaserIn recent weeks, military skirmishes have erupted along the India-Pakistan border, particularly in the disputed region of Kashmir. The escalation followed a militant attack that tragically claimed the lives of 26 tourists in the Indian-dominated area, marking the deadliest incident of its kind in the past 25 years in this Muslim-majority region.