Section: Lifestyle
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‘More than just running’: the group offering women a path to mental wellbeing
From coffee mornings, pamper evenings to jogging groups, Leicester-based Sisters4Islam is creating a safe space to tackle loneliness in the Muslim community
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The best oud fragrances to try
Agarwood has infused the most luxurious scents for centuries. Here, we select a range of perfumes for different budgets
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The beauty clean-up — where to recycle used products
The Great British Beauty Clean Up will help you reduce, refill and recycle your beauty packaging responsibly
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The story of saffron, from ancient Persia to Essex
This subtly sweet, golden spice has long been synonymous with luxury. Now, its future is tangled in the complexities of geopolitics and climate breakdown
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The unique pull of Lanzhou noodles
Deeply flavoured, warmly spiced and fully halal, the north-west Chinese cuisine of Gansu province offers a thrilling combination of tastes and textures
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Strength in sisterhood: the Muslim-owned gyms making workouts more inclusive
From Batley to Cardiff, women-only centres are helping change the face of gym culture
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Parcels and pani puri: post office takeaways get our stamp of approval
Inside the businesses where you can send a birthday card, pay your road tax and grab an order of pav bhaji to go
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How should we choose the right madrasa for our child?
Deciding on your child’s education is one of the many difficult conversations one has as a parent
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Can nail polish really be halal?
There are many products now claiming to be breathable and permeable, thereby ablution compliant
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Ginger: a taste of paradise
In the first of a new series on the hidden history of our spice racks, we see how a fragrant root from east Asia found its way to plates and biscuit tins all over the world
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The Muslim Met Gala: Eid fashion from the west African diaspora
Six women on embracing and honouring their African roots through their dress this Eid
