Section: Lifestyle
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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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‘We only ever hear men recite the Qur’an. I want to change that’
Around the world, long traditions exist of women delivering moving recitations to diverse congregations. Now, it’s happening in the UK
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‘My clothes represent something greater than fashion’
For Kazna Asker, one of a handful of Muslim designers at this year’s London Fashion Week, the catwalk is a call to action
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The divine signs that let you know whether you’ve found ‘the one’ — or not
Predicting the future may be forbidden in Islam, but more Muslims facing major life questions are turning to istikara prayers for reassurance
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Why Rome’s best pizza is Egyptian
The chefs that have come to dominate the Roman pizza industry offer much-needed hope to migrants being shut out of Meloni’s Italy
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From Marvel to Barbie, hijabis are making their mark on the cosplay scene
Drawing inspiration from comic books and movies, a growing number of young Muslim women are pushing modest clothing into the realms of fantasy
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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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When eating is healing
Across cultures and generations, many foods are viewed as restorative and beneficial to our health. Now much of that age-old wisdom is being proved by science
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The unstoppable rise of the halal breakfast
From Mediterranean delicacies to halal takes on the classic English fry-up, Muslim-owned cafes across London are changing the way we start our days
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When relationship boundaries become walls
Personal boundaries are essential to a relationship – but enforcing them too rigidly risks pushing our partners away
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Afternoon tea gets a halal makeover
From Lebanese treats to five-star luxury, this quintessentially English meal is both infinitely adaptable and increasingly inclusive
