Section: Family
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‘Maybe my mum’s hoarding was her craving a sense of home’
Our attachments to physical possessions are complex, multilayered and often linked to life experiences — especially within immigrant communities
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When children raise children
Around the world, eldest daughters are frequently called upon to take on adult responsibilities, especially caring for their siblings
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‘How can you bring a child into the world when you feel like you haven’t started living yet?’
Family life is a cornerstone of Muslim communities, but some women have decided that motherhood is not for them
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Alternative Christmas presents for friends and family
From jewellery to chocolates and cookware, there’s something for all tastes this festive season
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‘Women struggling with fertility tend to feel isolated’
Biological treatments like IVF often come with a host of moral and religious dilemmas
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To circumcise or not?
Despite being steeped in tradition and cultural identity, some parents are questioning whether their sons should undergo the procedure
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‘There are always big shoes to fill when you take over a family business’
For some younger people, working in family firms offers a range of opportunities, but others are opting to go their own way
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‘We weren’t really asked about our religion when we wanted to adopt’
In the UK, 5,000 Muslim children are in care. Some experts believe that structural barriers are stopping parents providing culturally appropriate homes for them
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‘I put my family before myself’ — Gen Z Muslims providing financial help to their parents
Falling spending power and spiralling costs are placing increasing pressure on young Muslims
