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Tarik Saleh's new film, starring Fares Fares and set in
#Egypt
, examines the uneasy relationship between artists and authoritarianism. âđ˝ Review by
@leilalatif.bsky.social
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Eagles of the Republic: slick satire about fame and state control - Hyphen
Tarik Saleh's new film, starring Fares Fares and set in Egypt, examines the uneasy relationship between artists and authoritarianism
https://hyphenonline.com/2026/05/22/tarik-saleh-new-film-eagles-of-the-republic-fares-fares-egypt/
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Andy Burnham is eyeing a return to parliament â and the keys to No 10. What would a Burnham government mean for UK Muslims? âď¸
@weronikas.bsky.social
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Andy Burnham is âunclearâ on Gaza but liked by local Muslims - Hyphen
What would a Burnham-led Labour Party actually do? Hereâs what we know about his positions on Palestine, immigration, health and more
https://hyphenonline.com/2026/05/22/andy-burnham-gaza-immigration-asylum-healthcare-manchester-labour/
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âTyping heated messages I never intend to send operates much like a light exorcism.â Read Amna Saleemâs latest piece on unloading heavy emotionsâŹď¸
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Writing heated emails Iâll never send is like a light exorcism - Hyphen
These messages are home to unhinged thoughts that wouldnât fly in polite society. Nor should they â the only person who reads them is me
https://hyphenonline.com/2026/05/21/writing-draft-emails-never-send-like-light-exorcism/
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đ´The government has responded to calls made publicly at a far-right rally to âremove Islamâ from British public life: âIt is not acceptable to have that type of hatred.â Full story by
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âRemove Islamâ: minister condemns Kellie-Jay Keenâs comments - Hyphen
David Hanson was quizzed over public comments made by the activist at Saturdayâs far-right âUnite the Kingdomâ rally in London
https://hyphenonline.com/2026/05/21/unite-the-kingdom-kellie-jay-keen-posie-parker-remove-islam-government-response/
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In her largest UK commission, artist Zineb Sedira pays tribute to the legacy of radical 1960s-70s
#African
#cinema
and the central role Algeria played as a revolutionary hub. âđ˝M.Z. Adnan
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Zineb Sedira's Tate Britain show pays tribute to African cinema - Hyphen
The artist's installation celebrates the legacy of the continent's radical 1960s-70s films and Algeria's central role as a revolutionary hub
https://hyphenonline.com/2026/05/21/zineb-sedira-algeria-artist-tate-britain-commission-installation-african-cinema-film/
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Here are the 2026
#festivals
spotlighting musical talent from the
#Muslim
world and beyond đś. From Dialled In to Womad and Africa OyĂŠ, expect diaspora dance sounds, Senegalese folk and boundary-pushing jazz.
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2026 music festivals: talent from the Muslim world and beyond - Hyphen
Events including Dialled In, Africa OyĂŠ and Womad will feature diaspora dance rhythms, Senegalese folk, experimental jazz and more
https://hyphenonline.com/2026/05/20/music-festivals-2026-preview-muslim-dialled-in-womad-eden-shambala/
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As the football season draws to a close, so does the Egyptian King Mo Salahâs time at Liverpool FC.
@tajali1.bsky.social
speaks to fans and looks back at his legacy.
#MoSalah
#LiverpoolFC
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Mo Salah: The man who made Anfield his prayer mat - Hyphen
As the Egyptian King prepares to say farewell to Liverpool FC, Taj Ali talks to fans and look back at the legacy of the club's Muslim star
https://hyphenonline.com/2026/05/20/mo-salah-muslim-player-legacy-leaving-liverpool-football-club-lfc/
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Zahmena Malik made her debut for Pakistan in 2023 â but you might remember her from a goal earlier this year in the sideâs 8-0 victory over Turks and Caicos Islands. She told Hyphen about the importance of her faith and being a role model.
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Zahmena Malik: Pakistan footballer on importance of her faith - Hyphen
In an interview with Hyphen, Zahmena Malik reflects on her career with the Pakistan womenâs team and what it means to be a role model
https://hyphenonline.com/2026/05/20/zahmena-malik-interview-pakistan-football-faith-muslim-goal-turks-caicos-islands/
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SĂśdertäljeâs Muslim population has grown significantly in the past decade, driven by recruitment from companies like Scania and AstraZeneca. Heba Habib reports from the Swedish city where migrants are putting down roots.
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How Muslim professionals are reshaping SÜdertälje, Sweden - Hyphen
A mosque in SÜdertälje has grown from 100 to 300 families in a decade as skilled Muslim workers move to the Swedish city for jobs at companies like Scania and AstraZeneca
https://hyphenonline.com/2026/05/19/how-muslim-professionals-reshaping-swedish-city/
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âFor the next few months, nothing will get done.â Shehab Khan asks Labour MPs for their views on the leadership drama.
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Labour leadership drama has ground the government to a halt - Hyphen
Next monthâs byelection in Makerfield will determine whether Andy Burnham can launch a leadership challenge
https://hyphenonline.com/2026/05/19/andy-burnham-makerfield-byelection-josh-simons-keir-starmer-shehab-khan/
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Not even
#Mecca
is safe from the pressures of consumer culture. Read more from
@aminiarchives.bsky.social
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Not even Mecca is safe from the pressures of consumer culture - Hyphen
As Hajj draws near, itâs good to remember that we should all be putting people and faith before material things
https://hyphenonline.com/2026/05/19/hajj-umrah-mecca-pilgrimage-commercial-conspicuous-consumption-saudi-arabia/
4 days ago
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đ´ The Home Office has warned faith organisations applying for protective security funding that their applications could be rejected if they âundermine the workâ of the government â or share the wrong posts on social media. Full story on
@hyphenonline.com
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Mosques could lose security funding due to social media use - Hyphen
A new code of conduct says recipients of protective security funding must not share posts that could âundermineâ the government
https://hyphenonline.com/2026/05/18/mosques-protective-security-faith-communities-funding-code-conduct-online-social-media/
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How a purpose-built mosque on a social housing estate in east London transformed community life.
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How Londoners fought developers for their own mosque â and won - Hyphen
Residents of the Burdett estate campaigned for redevelopment plans to include a new mosque. Almost 10 years on, they say it has changed the area for the better
https://hyphenonline.com/2026/05/18/east-london-burdett-estate-fought-developers-own-purpose-built-mosque-won/
5 days ago
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French-Algerian actor Tahar Rahim talks about refusing stereotypical Muslim roles, why he said yes to Skyâs thriller series, Prisoner, and his dream of starring in a Western. Read more here:
https://hyphenonline.com/2026/05/15/tahir-rahim-french-algerian-actor-new-show-prisoner-paris/
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Weekend with Tahar Rahim: âIt starts with a coffee and cigaretteâ - Hyphen
The actor on people watching in a French brasserie, movie nights with his children and his new role in the Sky thriller Prisoner
https://hyphenonline.com/2026/05/15/tahir-rahim-french-algerian-actor-new-show-prisoner-paris/
8 days ago
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More than 2 million people visited Bradfordâs Great Exhibition in 1904. One attraction was the Somali Village, where 57 Somalis were put on display. A new
#exhibition
in the city revisits that history.
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The Somali Village revisits Bradfordâs forgotten colonial exhibition - Hyphen
A new Cartwright Hall Art Gallery exhibit examines the cityâs ties to a troubling form of imperial entertainment
https://hyphenonline.com/2026/05/15/the-somali-village-bradford-great-exhibition-colonialism/
8 days ago
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Can water pass through nail polish? We spoke with experts debunking the idea of
#halal
nails â and explore the innovative treatments that are actually wudu-friendly. Saman Javed has more.
#wudu
#nails
#nailpolish
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Is nail polish wudu-friendly? - Hyphen
We break down the debate over whether nail polish can be halal, with some experts saying it is âobvious trickeryâ
https://hyphenonline.com/2026/05/14/halal-nail-polish-wudu-friendly-henna-stains-japanese-manicure/
9 days ago
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On Tamikrest's new album, Assikel, the Tuareg guitar band blends traditional folk rhythms, psychedelic guitar lines and a powerful political message. âđ˝Ammar Kalia
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Tamikrestâs electrifying take on desert blues - Hyphen
The Tuareg band tour the UK and Europe in June with new album Assikel, a blend of folk, psychedelic guitars and a potent political message
https://hyphenonline.com/2026/05/14/tamikrest-new-album-assikel-uk-tour-tuareg-band-desert-blues/
9 days ago
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Vox is pushing a âSpaniards firstâ agenda into Spainâs regional politics ahead of Sundayâs Andalusia election. But critics warn the proposals risk normalising discrimination against migrants and non-Spanish residents. âď¸ Clea Skopeliti
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How Voxâs ânational priorityâ agenda shaped Andalusia's election - Hyphen
Spain's far-right party is pressing the conservative Partido Popular to back 'Spaniards first' policies ahead of Sundayâs regional poll
https://hyphenonline.com/2026/05/14/andalusia-elections-vox-partido-popular-national-priority-spaniards-first/
9 days ago
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Wes Streeting is rumoured to be on the eve of a challenge to Keir Starmer. But what do Labour MPs make of him? And could he win their support? Shehab Khan takes the temperature of the parliamentary Labour Party.
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What Labour MPs think of Wes Streeting
The health secretary is rumoured to be ready to challenge Keir Starmer for leadership of the party â and the job of prime minister
https://hyphenonline.com/2026/05/13/wes-streeting-labour-leadership-challenge-keir-starmer-shehab-khan/
10 days ago
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âAs a millennial mum, Iâm among the last generation to have experienced a childhood that wasnât defined by screens.â Yousra Samir Imran on how to create the conditions for more analogue childhoods.
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Why we should bring back analogue play for our children - Hyphen
Wanting our kids to lead a 90s-style childhood away from digital devices is not about nostalgia, but increasing wellbeing and happiness
https://hyphenonline.com/2026/05/13/bring-back-analogue-childhood-play-children-parents-digital-devices/
10 days ago
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Huge congratulations to Hyphen columnist
@tajali1.bsky.social
on his nomination as a finalist in the Orwell Journalism Prizes' Exposing Britainâs Social Evils category.
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Introducing the finalists for the 2026 Orwell Journalism Prizes | The Orwell Foundation
The Orwell Foundation today reveals the finalists for three Prizes: The Orwell Prize for Journalism, The Orwell Prize for Exposing Britainâs Social Evils, sponsored by Prospect, and The Orwell Prize f...
https://www.orwellfoundation.com/the-orwell-foundation/news-events/news-events/news/introducing-the-finalists-for-the-2026-orwell-journalism-prizes/
10 days ago
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Congratulations to our reporter Aisha Rimi on winning the Trailblazer in Media award at the British Muslim Awards 2026.
#BritishMuslimAwards
10 days ago
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NEW: Israac Centre, a Somali community centre that has served
#Sheffield
for more than 40 years, says it risks closure unless it can raise ÂŁ250,000 for urgent roof repairs after flooding forced a temporary closure earlier this year. Aisha Rimi reports âŹď¸
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Israac: Sheffieldâs Somali centre needs ÂŁ250,000 to stay open - Hyphen
Heartbreak as crumbling roof could force âsafe havenâ Israac Somali Community Association to shut after more than 40 years
https://hyphenonline.com/2026/05/13/israac-sheffield-somali-community-association-roof-repairs-fundraiser/
10 days ago
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Planet Omar follows an eight-year-old British-Pakistani Muslim boy navigating bullying and Islamophobia. Lead actor Justin Kendal-Sadiq spoke with us about childhood racism and building âa kinder and more curious worldâ. âđž
@anitamureithi.bsky.social
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Planet Omar: the play helping children make sense of Islamophobia - Hyphen
Asif Khan's adaptation brings Zanib Mian's bestselling book about an adventurous London Muslim boy to the stage
https://hyphenonline.com/2026/05/12/planet-omar-play-justin-kendal-sadiq-asif-khan-zanib-mian/
11 days ago
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Northern Irelandâs primary school syllabus is being rewritten to be more pluralist. But non-Christian groups say the process has become a culture war magnet and they are being shut out. âď¸
@weronikas.bsky.social
#education
#northernireland
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Muslims shut out of Northern Ireland RE syllabus rewrite - Hyphen
The government is drafting a new âpluralistâ curriculum â but it has become a âculture warâ issue and only churches are being consulted
https://hyphenonline.com/2026/05/12/northern-ireland-religious-education-curriculum-paul-givan-muslim-christian-humanists-uk/
11 days ago
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Nigel Farage has accused Green MP Hannah Spencer of wanting to ban âan afternoon pintâ. But those who spend time in parliament say concerns are real.
@sajeraj.bsky.social
has more:
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Drinking in parliament: staffers echo Hannah Spencerâs concerns - Hyphen
The Green politician came under fire after criticising MPs who turned up to vote under the influence. But colleagues say sheâs got a point
https://hyphenonline.com/2026/05/06/drinking-parliament-culture-hannah-spencer-green-nigel-farage-alcohol/
12 days ago
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âI didnât want to show only the âgoodâ images.â In her new book And They Laughed at Me, Iranian photographer Newsha Tavakolian revisits two decades of photographs taken in Iran, moving between protest, grief and everyday life.
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Photo Essay: Newsha Tavakolianâs And They Laughed at Me - Hyphen
In a new book the celebrated photographer takes a contemplative approach to the complex and turbulent nation of Iran
https://hyphenonline.com/2026/05/11/photo-essay-newsha-tavakolians-portrait-of-iran/
12 days ago
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Labour lost nearly 1,500 seats in the local elections. Shehab Khan asks: what lessons will the party learn?
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Local election results 2026: what losses mean for Labour - Hyphen
Nigel Farage's Reform UK and Zack Polanski's Greens have taken more than 1,000 seats from Keir Starmerâs party
https://hyphenonline.com/2026/05/08/local-election-results-2026-keir-starmer-reform-uk-green-party-shehab-khan/
12 days ago
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âYou fail a million times before you land a trickâ. Zahra Onsori speaks to hijabi skateboarder Huda Kherati.
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âSkateboarding and Islam are really similarâ - Hyphen
For Huda Kherati, perseverance, community and humility are at the core of the sport â and now sheâs bringing that ethos to more women
https://hyphenonline.com/2026/05/07/huda-kherati-skateboarding-islam-muslim-women-hijab/
15 days ago
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A
#Bradford
lawyer taking up the historic role of high sheriff of West Yorkshire has said she will spend her year in office uplifting young people, who should be seen as âa source of hope, not a problemâ. Full story by Aisha Rimi.
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West Yorkshire high sheriff Dr Ruby Bhatti reveals her goals - Hyphen
Bhatti, who will hold the historic ceremonial role for a year, has plans to uplift young people and community groups
https://hyphenonline.com/2026/05/08/high-sheriff-west-yorkshire-ruby-bhatti-interview/
15 days ago
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The BBCâs Making Life on Earth looks back at the series that changed TV. On his 100th birthday, Leila Latif reflects that for all his decades on screen, Sir David Attenboroughâs impact often comes down to something smaller: getting people to care enough to look.
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David Attenborough: still getting people to care enough to look - Hyphen
As the BBC marks his 100th birthday with Making Life on Earth, Leila Latif reflects on how he helped millions to appreciate the wider world
https://hyphenonline.com/2026/05/08/david-attenborough-100-birthday-bbc-making-life-on-earth/
15 days ago
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Muslim religious leaders say they have a moral duty to speak out against injustice and inequality. They spoke to Hyphen following Trumpâs attack on Pope Leo XIV.
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Muslim faith leaders back pope after war of words with Trump - Hyphen
Leo XIV said Donald Trumpâs threats against Iran were âunacceptableâ, prompting the president to call the him âweakâ
https://hyphenonline.com/2026/04/30/pope-leo-xiv-donald-trump-jd-vance-muslim-leaders-support/
16 days ago
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âIt will be a great loss for people, for the community, and for those of us who have spent our lives here.â Traders at
#Queensway
Market have been threatened with eviction to make way for a Whole Foods. Saman Javed reports.
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Queensway Market traders threatened with eviction - Hyphen
Thousands have signed a petition opposing the conversion of the central London site, home to 40 shops and a small mosque, into a Whole Foods
https://hyphenonline.com/2026/05/07/queensway-market-whole-foods-amazon-conversion-petition-westminster-council/
16 days ago
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A new Muslim women-led sketch comedy group is hitting the stage in London. Meet Sketchy Muslims, the collective making comedy âhalal, but not cringeâ. Read the full story by Aisha Rimi.
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#comedy
#muslims
#sketchymuslims
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Sketchy Muslims: women-led comedy thatâs âhalal but not cringeâ - Hyphen
After meeting at a writersâ workshop, Noor Sobka and Luna Al-Kaisy are breaking down barriers and putting Muslim performers in the spotlight
https://hyphenonline.com/2026/05/07/sketchy-muslims-women-comedy-halal-noor-sobka-luna-al-kaisy/
16 days ago
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Drinking in parliament: staffers echo Hannah Spencerâs concerns.
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@sajeraj.bsky.social
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Drinking in parliament: staffers echo Hannah Spencerâs concerns - Hyphen
The Green politician came under fire after criticising MPs who turned up to vote under the influence. But colleagues say sheâs got a point
https://hyphenonline.com/2026/05/06/drinking-parliament-culture-hannah-spencer-green-nigel-farage-alcohol/
17 days ago
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The Ayaan Institute is launching the first major UK study into Muslim converts since 2010. It aims to move beyond stereotypes and better understand convertsâ real experiences. Read the full story from Aisha Rimi.
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#islam
#converts
#muslim
#reverts
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UK Muslim converts to be subject of landmark survey - Hyphen
Study by the Ayaan Institute, of individuals and institutions, aims to reach 1,600 new Muslims and could be largest of its kind since 2010
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17 days ago
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After years of layering a cardigan over her abaya to feel properly covered, Nottingham-based Rawail Nadeem built her own plus-size abaya brand. She spoke to
@anitamureithi.bsky.social
about challenging the gap in modest fashion.
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Challenging modest fashionâs plus-size abaya gap - Hyphen
After years of having to cover up with a cardigan, Rawail Nadeem took the task of designing the perfect abaya into her own hands
https://hyphenonline.com/2026/05/06/plus-size-abaya-modestly-rawail-nadeem/
17 days ago
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When are the local
#elections
and why do they matter to Muslims? On Thursday, millions of people are expected to head to the
#polls
in England, Scotland and Wales. Our reporter Aisha Rimi and Lotifa Begum from the
@mcb.org.uk
talk us through what matters most to
#Muslims
at these local elections.
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18 days ago
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How speaking skills are helping Muslim students to build confidence, resilience and claim space for themselves. âď¸
@sajeraj.bsky.social
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The Muslim faith school helping students speak for themselves - Hyphen
The Madani Schools in Leicester are designated centres of oracy excellence. Theyâre using debating and Shakespeare to improve language skills
https://hyphenonline.com/2026/04/29/the-muslim-faith-school-helping-students-speak-for-themselves/
18 days ago
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At Mezrab in Amsterdam, open mic storytelling nights are drawing diverse audiences and influencing how theatres and museums engage new voices.
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âď¸ Tom Flanagan
#mezrab
#amsterdam
#storytelling
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Mezrab: the Amsterdam venue turning audiences into storytellers - Hyphen
At Mezrab in Amsterdam, open mic storytelling nights are drawing diverse audiences and influencing how theatres and museums engage new voices
https://hyphenonline.com/2026/05/05/mezrab-amsterdam-venue-storytelling-netherlands/
18 days ago
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500 people attended the funeral of veteran Muslim civil rights activist Dr Ghayasuddin Siddiqui in April. Siddiqui was behind Malcolm Xâs visit to Sheffield, the establishment of the Muslim Institute and the Halal Food Authority.
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Ghayasuddin Siddiqui: tributes paid to Muslim Institute founder - Hyphen
The civil rights activist, who has died at 86, also set up the Halal Food Authority and the Muslim Parliament
https://hyphenonline.com/2026/05/05/ghayasuddin-siddiqui-tributes-paid-muslim-institute/
18 days ago
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Keir Starmer survived a vote on whether he misled MPs over Peter Mandelsonâs appointment â but divisions within Labour are growing. Shehab Khan speaks to MPs.
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Keir Starmer survives another week but his âdays are numberedâ - Hyphen
The PMâs allies claim he wonât go without a fight, but his opponents say itâs a question of when, not if, he is toppled
https://hyphenonline.com/2026/04/29/keir-starmer-privileges-committee-motion-misled-house-peter-mandelson-shehab-khan/
19 days ago
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We speak to director Seemab Gul about Ghost School â a haunting film on education in Pakistan, corruption and resistance âŹď¸
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Seemab Gul on Ghost School: âI'm the writer, director and financierâ - Hyphen
The film-maker's debut feature offers a haunting meditation on the place of women and girls in Pakistani society
https://hyphenonline.com/2026/04/30/seemab-gul-director-ghost-school-debut-feature-film-pakistan/
20 days ago
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Smoking drives preventable illness and leads to 64,000 deaths a year in England alone. Dr Javed Khan, whose research was key to the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026, explains why the UK is phasing it out for good.
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Why I advised Britain to ban smoking for a generation - Hyphen
The Smoking and Vapes Act will make it illegal to sell tobacco â including shisha and paan â to anyone born in or after 2009
https://hyphenonline.com/2026/04/30/smoking-vapes-act-ban-cigarettes-generation-dr-javed-khan/
21 days ago
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The stabbing of two Jewish men in north London requires honest analysis, writes Faisal Hanif of Centre for Media Monitoring. Instead, commentators are reaching for the usual convenient suspects.
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Golders Green attacks must not usher in new era of surveillance - Hyphen
The stabbing of two Jewish men in north London requires honest analysis. Instead, commentators are reaching for the usual convenient suspects
https://hyphenonline.com/2026/05/01/golders-green-attacks-jewish-essa-suleiman-palestine-marches/
22 days ago
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From Japanese walks to starting fights with his cat: comedian Eshaan Akbar spoke to us about how he spends his weekends.
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Eshaan Akbar's weekend: âI love sleeping. I hate waking up earlyâ - Hyphen
The comedian on taking Japanese walks, staying up into the early hours after gigs and his latest comedy special
https://hyphenonline.com/2026/05/01/eshaan-akbar-standup-comedian-youtube-comedy-special-fool-moon/
22 days ago
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Seemab Gulâs debut feature Ghost School will open the UK Asian Film Festival at BFI Southbank tomorrow. We speak to her about the film â and exposing educational inequality in Pakistan âŹď¸
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Seemab Gul on Ghost School: âI'm the writer, director and financierâ - Hyphen
The film-maker's debut feature offers a haunting meditation on the place of women and girls in Pakistani society
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Muslim faith leaders in the UK and Europe have shown support for Pope Leo XIV following his public clash with Donald Trump over the US presidentâs threats against Iranian civilisation.
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Muslim faith leaders back pope after war of words with Trump - Hyphen
Leo XIV said Donald Trumpâs threats against Iran were âunacceptableâ, prompting the president to call the him âweakâ
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The Asian Film Festival 2026 runs on 1â10 May across London, Leicester, Warwick and Cumbernauld, with this yearâs theme: Stories That Bind Us.
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on what to watch:
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UK Asian Film Festival preview: Ghost School and Shadowbox - Hyphen
The festival's opening and closing films are two deeply affecting portraits of women navigating impossible circumstances
https://hyphenonline.com/2026/04/10/uk-asian-film-festival-2026-preview-ghost-school-shadowbox/
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Is Labour losing its grip on English cities? As Reform UK and the Greens gain ground,
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explores the likelihood of a major political realignment at next weekâs local elections, from Birmingham to London âŹď¸
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Local elections 2026: a new and messy realignment of UK politics? - Hyphen
As voters across the country prepare to head to the polls, Reform UK, the Green Party and independents look set to make significant gains
https://hyphenonline.com/2026/04/30/local-elections-may-2026-birmingham-realignment-labour-reform-green-party/
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