Section: Lifestyle
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Party tips for Eid and beyond
The way we congregate for special occasions has changed, but a few golden rules still apply
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Inside the Muslim tattoo scene
Though often stigmatised, some younger Muslims are pushing boundaries by both embracing and creating intricately designed body art
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The Rules is not for fools
Back in the mid-1990s, Ellen Fein and Sherrie Schneider’s dating and relationship guide took the world by storm and infuriated critics, but there are still lessons to learn from it
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The nomad South Asian cricket team batting above its average
The United Cricket Club spent a decade fighting for the right to compete. Now it’s striving for a permanent home
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‘To me, the essence of Islam is to empower each other’
One British couple overcame prejudice and have been together for the past 31 years
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The Muslim streetwear brands reclaiming Quranic Arabic
Arabic text has long been appropriated by mainstream fashion labels. Now Muslim designers are combining modern streetwear with age-old Islamic wisdom
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Luxury modest lingerie gets an affordable makeover
A number of new sleepwear companies are marketing their products to Muslim and non-Muslim women in line with specific cultural and religious needs
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Getting to know and love your hair
The relationship between hair and identity is an often complex one for Black Muslim women. Platforms and events catering to this demographic are essential in empowering and educating them on their locks.
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‘You get art but then you also get something edible’
Young Muslim bakers have turned their lockdown hobby into decorative cake making start-ups with the help of Instagram
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The changing faces of desi brunch
More than something simply eaten between breakfast and lunch, the meal has taken myriad identities all of its own
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Is virtual speed dating the way to make a real online connection?
Maybe it’s better to just spend the night in washing your hijabs
