Section: Culture
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The mystery of the first English Qur’an
Questions about the identity of the translator and what their motivations were still remain, 370 years after publication
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“Faith is my comfort and guide through life”: Rediscovering Islam in Sarajevo
A generation of women who grew up during the Bosnian war is embracing its rich Muslim heritage
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The unsettling, dreamlike world of author Jamil Jan Kochai
The Afghan-American author’s latest collection of short stories has attracted both controversy and acclaim. Now it is shortlisted for a coveted US National Book Award
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The hero and the traitor: A tale of two brothers in WWI
How two siblings took opposite sides during the First World War, with one defecting to the Germans and the other awarded a Victoria Cross.
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7 Black Muslim authors to read for Black History Month
From historical epics to thrillers and modern poetry, these authors are at the vanguard of Black culture in the UK
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The state-sponsored mosque dividing opinion in Greece’s Muslim community
Concerns grow as several established prayer spaces in Athens have recently been closed by police
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Quick Style Q&A: ‘We didn’t know who BTS were when they contacted us’
Norwegian dance group Quick Style talk about their collaboration with the K-pop kings and their viral wedding video
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Mosques are becoming more welcoming to people with special needs
With over one-third of Muslims in England and Wales estimated to have a physical or mental illness or disability, awareness has never been more important
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5 Muslim podcasts you should listen to
From martial arts to relationships and current affairs, an array of engaging shows is available at the click of a button
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British Muslim playwrights take centre stage
Meet three writers who are changing the narrative of British theatre, telling their own stories and carving out space for others to follow
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British pilgrims left stranded by Saudi Arabia’s new hajj system
The online portal Motawif — launched just weeks before the start of the pilgrimage — has been met with criticism and deep disappointment
