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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Stories of movement and beauty at the London Migration Film Festival
In venues across the capital, the seventh edition of this annual event features cinema from Mexico, Argentina, Lebanon and more
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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
