Section: Culture
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‘She was proudly Irish and Muslim at the same time’
The Dublin imam who helped Sinéad O’Connor convert to Islam recalls his meetings with the late singer songwriter
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Hyphenated: Episode 14
This week, what has led to the surge of racist abuse targeting London Mayor Sadiq Khan? Plus, author Dr Rakib Ehsan on growing up in Luton and what the UK left gets wrong about minorities
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Looking to landscapes for peace after decades of trauma
A debut memoir by a British-Pakistani author looks to the flat lands of the UK and Pakistan to find healing
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‘Going on the Hajj changed my life — but millions of Britons can’t afford to do the same’
In recent years, the pilgrimage has become more costly and less accessible. Due to climate change, it’s now potentially dangerous
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Hyphenated: Episode 13
We discuss Keir Starmer’s recent drive to improve children’s public speaking skills and debate whether climate activists are helping or hindering their cause. Plus, should you Thread?
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The spiritual life of plants
A new book and exhibition at Kew Gardens explore the role played in the Qur’an by trees, fruits, flowers and herbs
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Muslim Redditors are doomscrolling their way to a spiritual crisis
A terrifying online world of environmental apocalypse and social collapse is driving some young people to question their faith
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The pick of Liverpool Arab Arts Festival 2023
With a wealth of international and local performances set to take place in the heart of the city, we run through our highlights
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Hyphenated: Episode 12
In the wake of the fatal shooting by police of 17-year-old Nahel Merzouk in Paris, we discuss what the unrest in France says about the country’s relationship with its Muslims. Plus, author Nooruddean Choudry on his new memoir
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An evening of theatre to bowl you over
The play Duck takes audiences back to a tumultuous time for UK Muslims, seen through the eyes of a teenage cricket star
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8 Muslim authors on their top summer reads
If you’re looking to dive into a good book during your holidays, we’ve got everything from gripping crime writing to environmental manifestos and contemporary philosophy
