The Muslim Finance Girlies are on a mission to help women create wealth for their futures, as Saman Javed reports. hyphenonline.com/2025/09/23/m...

Islamic finance is ‘about trying to create a better world and a fairer flow of money and value through society,’ says Islamic Finance Guru co-founder Ibrahim Khan. @lucascumiskey.bsky.social unpacks the key Islamic finance concepts. hyphenonline.com/2025/09/24/i...

Whose stories are missing from British classrooms? Jaheim Karim meets teachers talking about minority communities not as footnotes, but as inseparable from more commonly received histories. hyphenonline.com/2025/09/22/u...

British Muslims with investments and pensions in sharia-compliant funds may be unknowingly profiting from Israel’s war in Gaza and the occupation economy, a @hyphenonline.com investigation has found. Full story from @lucascumiskey.bsky.social. hyphenonline.com/2025/09/23/s...

Looking for your next romantic read? 💕 From enemies-to-lovers to heartwarming slow burns, @thediyora.bsky.social rounds up the best romance novels by Muslim authors you should have on your shelf. hyphenonline.com/2025/09/22/b...

80% of UK muslim undergrads with student loans feel conflicted about paying interest, which is haram. Some skip university entirely, while others work full-time to avoid debt. Yousra Samir Imran explores the solutions. #Finance hyphenonline.com/2025/09/22/a...

Nadia Fall’s directorial debut Brides tells the story of two Muslim teenagers who leave London to travel to Syria. @leilalatif.bsky.social on how the film stands out for its empathy and nuance, refusing to reduce its protagonists to cautionary tales. hyphenonline.com/2025/09/18/b...

‘To be Palestinian is to live in contradiction. We know who we are, yet the world has spent decades pretending we do not exist.’ Ahmed Najar on what the UK's planned recognition of Palestine means to him and why it risks becoming another hollow promise. hyphenonline.com/2025/09/19/u...

For Keir Starmer, this week’s state visit by Donald Trump was far more than a diplomatic ritual. With some backbenchers already warning the chief whip that they’ve lost confidence, Shehab Khan asks what’s next for the prime minister. hyphenonline.com/2025/09/19/k...

With London Fashion Week kicking off, we speak to the founders of DIJÁGO on their crafting process, and how they’re fusing traditional Afro-Asian culture with modern designs. Read more from Niloufar Haidari⬇️ hyphenonline.com/2025/09/18/d...

The AfD is on the rise in North Rhine-Westphalia, tripling its vote share in local elections. But in Cologne, a cross-party deal against scapegoating migrants may have helped keep the far right at bay. @jessicabateman.bsky.social reports on the ‘fairness pact’. hyphenonline.com/2025/09/17/c...

If you’re in need of support, we’ve collated a list of helplines and organisations for Muslims across the UK — from mental health to reporting hate crimes⬇️ hyphenonline.com/2025/09/17/m...

On 1 October Muslim Women's Network UK is launching the Muslim Safety Net Service, a new platform to report anti-Muslim hatred and discrimination. Aisha Rimi reports. hyphenonline.com/2025/09/17/m...

The Hyphen guide to Shabana Mahmood, the first Muslim woman to hold the post of home secretary. Saman Javed reports. hyphenonline.com/2025/09/16/s...

This summer, Spain suffered its most intense heatwave on record. In Seville, a team of local engineers has turned to the ancient Persian qanat technique to help bring temperatures down. ✍🏻Romain Chauvet hyphenonline.com/2025/09/15/s...

‘I am a joyful aunt, but I would’ve been a miserable mother.’ Mona Eltahawy describes the reasons she chose to be childless. hyphenonline.com/2025/09/15/m...

What happens when you ditch a smartphone for a brick? Amna Saleem was hoping to reclaim time and sanity. Instead she missed birthday invites, got lost and learned a harsh lesson in modern inconvenience. hyphenonline.com/2025/09/15/d...

‘I wanted to use real Iranian instrumentation with our own modes of playing.’ Composer Peyman Yazdanian talks to Ammar Kalia about his new live score for the silent-film-era documentary Grass: A Nation’s Battle for Life. hyphenonline.com/2025/09/15/p...

First Angela Rayner, and now Lord Mandelson: will the government be able to keep the next few months scandal-free? Read more from Shehab Khan⬇️ hyphenonline.com/2025/09/12/p...

How does Shazia Mirza recharge at the weekend? Aisha Rimi sat down with the award-winning comedian to hear how she fills her spare time with cold swims in Hampstead Heath, going out for a good curry and lots of writing in the quiet. hyphenonline.com/2025/09/11/s...

‘Food is what unites us, because food makes us feel good.’ The World curry festival returns to Bradford with two weeks of dining, theatre and community events, celebrating the UK’s national dish. ✍🏾 Aisha Rimi hyphenonline.com/2025/09/11/w...

Almost two years on from 7 October, 22 Palestinian film-makers, artists and musicians have turned to their craft to document life under siege in From Ground Zero, in UK cinemas from today. Read more from @leilalatif.bsky.social ⬇️ hyphenonline.com/2025/09/10/r...

The summer sun is fading, so @jessicabateman.bsky.social has picked the cultural events across European cities to keep you entertained throughout autumn⬇️ hyphenonline.com/2025/09/09/s...

Blood pressure treatments may work differently across ethnic groups, new study by @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social reveals. Full story by Saman Javed⬇️ hyphenonline.com/2025/09/09/b...

Meet the sibling duo who are preserving #Afghan culture and tradition through their handmade ice cream. Read more from Mariam Amini⬇️ hyphenonline.com/2025/09/08/s...

Forty years ago, Muslim parents across #Bradford withdrew their children from school in protest against a controversial headteacher. Read the full story by Kieran Connell here ⬇️ hyphenonline.com/2025/09/08/b...

Cinema and politics were inseparable at this year’s #VeniceFilmFestival. ​​Our columnist @leilalatif.bsky.social picks the top films by Muslim directors. #Venezia82 #BiennaleCinema hyphenonline.com/2025/09/04/v...

Cuts to public playgrounds have left many children without safe spaces to play. Yousra Samir Imran on why playgrounds should be accessible for all⬇️ hyphenonline.com/2025/09/03/u...

UK mosques and charities are mobilising to raise money for families affected by the earthquake in #Afghanistan. Saman Javed reports⬇️ hyphenonline.com/2025/09/03/h...

The names Darren Jones and Minouche Shafik might not set pulses racing outside SW1, but their new jobs are key to understanding Keir Starmer’s latest reset. Shehab Khan finds out what Labour MPs make of ‘phase two’ of the government. hyphenonline.com/2025/09/03/k...

‘I no longer feel the same pressure to make up my face to present a curated version of myself.’ Zeynab Mohamed on what Umrah taught her about beauty. hyphenonline.com/2025/09/02/u...

‘I’m a lot more silly in real life than I am on stage.’ Kae Kurd never planned a comedy career. Today, he’s one of the UK’s most exciting standups. Jaheim Karim charts his rise as he kicks off the What's O’Kurd tour. hyphenonline.com/2025/09/01/k...

Leeds councillor @mothinali.bsky.social has been elected co-deputy leader of the @greenparty.org.uk. He becomes the only Muslim in a mainstream political party leadership role in England and Wales. Story by Aisha Rimi⬇️ hyphenonline.com/2025/09/02/m...

‘St George was Turkish, just saying’: how the saint is a symbol for many cultures around the world. hyphenonline.com/2025/09/01/s...

Umar Valu is the founder of Halal Beats — a global music platform streamed in more than 210 countries. He spoke to @anitamureithi.bsky.social about how to make tracks that align with his faith. hyphenonline.com/2025/08/28/h...

‘I prefer other people cooking, and me eating’. Author Gulwali Passarlay spoke to Hyphen about how he spends his weekends: walking, working and – crucially – eating. hyphenonline.com/2025/08/28/w...

The world’s largest sovereign wealth fund divested from Israeli banks – could this mark a turning point? hyphenonline.com/2025/08/28/n...

Fly-tipping, fireworks, fraying services — our social contract feels broken, writes @tajali1.bsky.social in his latest column. Rebuilding requires time, effort and spaces for communities to reconnect. hyphenonline.com/2025/08/27/l...

‘We’ve never faced this type of insult before,’ says Bristol councillor @abdulraoofmalik.bsky.social. Mosques warn of growing fear as protests across the UK continue to target hotels housing asylum seekers. Full story by Zahra Onsori and Saman Javed⬇️ hyphenonline.com/2025/08/28/m...

New police guidance could see suspects’ ethnicity and nationality routinely released. Anita Mureithi explains what it could mean for British Muslim communities. hyphenonline.com/2025/08/27/p...

Nigel Farage wants to deport 600,000 people and leave the European Convention on Human Rights. Shehab Khan explains Reform UK’s new migration policy — and finds out how it’s going down in Westminster. hyphenonline.com/2025/08/27/n...

‘I made friends all across Africa who still send me sounds to use in my music… It’s become a way to think about our collective memory and create shared musical knowledge.’ Guedra Guedra speaks to Ammar Kalia about his album Mutant — out this week. hyphenonline.com/2025/08/18/g...

Today's announcement about a statutory definition of "honour" violence is good news for campaigners – but govt hasn't been able to say whether it intends to adopt the definition that groups like @karmanirvana.bsky.social have been working on with survivors and families, or produce its own.

Hamad Butt pushed the boundaries of what it was to be a queer South Asian artist in the 1990s. Thirty years after his death, his legacy is being honoured with an exhibition at the Whitechapel Gallery, London. Read more about his life from M.Z. Adnan ⬇️ hyphenonline.com/2025/08/26/l...

Amsterdam is much more than canals and bicycles. Zaynab Asaadi discovers a unique and enticingly spiced world of halal Indonesian and Surinamese food in the Dutch capital. Read about it here⬇️ hyphenonline.com/2025/08/19/a...

From sheriff to trust-fund playboy to his latest role in The Life of Chuck, Rahul Kohli is redefining the roles available to South Asian men in film and TV. @leilalatif.bsky.social on why we should all keep watching. hyphenonline.com/2025/08/21/r...

A new generation of teenage Muslim swimming coaches in south Wales could be helping to turn the tide on the sport’s lack of inclusivity. @sajeraj.bsky.social reports. hyphenonline.com/2025/08/21/m...

Itchy beard? Patchy growth? Flyaway hairs? Muslim-owned startups are here to help with products that combine natural remedies, prophetic tradition and modern grooming science. hyphenonline.com/2025/08/20/b...

Mo Salah collected his third Player of the Year award last night, the fifth time a Muslim footballer has won it in the past decade. Dion Fanning profiles Salah and other elite players practising Islam who compete in Europe's top leagues⚽️ hyphenonline.com/2025/08/19/f...

Our food columnist Zaynab Asaadi avoided extortionate summer flights and took the Eurostar to check out Amsterdam’s halal food scene. From Indonesian satay to Surinamese specialities, the Netherlands’ colonial past infuses the city’s culinary culture🇳🇱. hyphenonline.com/2025/08/19/a...