Section: Culture
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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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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
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Hyphenated: Episode 11
In the wake of this year’s Glastonbury, Hyphen journalists and guests discuss how music festivals could be more inclusionary to Muslims. Plus, do we need to reset how we celebrate Eid?
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The British Raj-era poet who returned a knighthood
The writings of the Bengali Nobel prize-winning author Rabindranath Tagore continue to resonate with young British Muslims to this day
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Hyphenated: Episode 10
Hyphen journalists and guests discuss the latest Partygate inquiry, and London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s plan to boost the number of cyclists. Plus, we interview filmmaker Asim Abbasi about his new sitcom ‘Count Abdulla’.
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The ancient art of calligraphy gets a modern update
A new exhibition in London shows how this centuries-old technique can help us understand some of the most important issues of today
