Section: Lifestyle
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Is nail polish wudu-friendly?
We break down the debate over whether nail polish can be halal, with some experts saying it is ‘obvious trickery’
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Why we should bring back analogue play for our children
Wanting our kids to lead a 90s-style childhood away from digital devices is not about nostalgia, but increasing wellbeing and happiness
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‘Skateboarding and Islam are really similar’
Perseverance, community and humility are at the core of the sport for Huda Kherati — and now she’s bringing that ethos to even more women
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Challenging modest fashion’s plus-size abaya gap
After years of having to cover up with a cardigan, Rawail Nadeem took the task of designing the perfect abaya into her own hands
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Meet Nafisa Tosh, high-fashion tailor to the stars
Over a three-decade career, she has worked for world-famous designers and dressed stars including Pedro Pascal, Zendaya and Margot Robbie. Here are her secrets to success
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Forget tagines and couscous. Morocco’s cafe culture is its best-kept culinary secret
The country’s deep, rich coffees, indulgent pastries and traditional bakes are a real treat, from Marrakech to Shepherd’s Bush
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Can Paris host a modest fashion week without controversy?
In a country where headscarf bans extend from schools to sport, organisers say the event is about inclusion, not provocation
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Upcycled Sajada reclaims the prayer mat
Sustainability, creativity and conversation are at the core of this innovative community workshop










