Section: News
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Hyphen Festival 2025 to feature top Muslim figures in sport and politics
How to watch former faith minister Wajid Khan and famous faces in rugby and football discuss Muslims’ rich contributions to life in the UK and Europe
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Votes at 16 will enfranchise 156,000 young Muslims — 10% of new voters
Analysis of 2021 census data also finds young Muslim voters could have biggest impact in urban areas such as Birmingham, Bradford and east London
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‘I kept repeating every single prayer over again’: how religious OCD can affect Muslims
People of all faiths can experience religious OCD, turning what should be acts of devotion or ethical concern into obsessive doubt
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How a team of South Asian refugees became champions of Greek cricket
In just four years, Athens-based players have upended the sport in Greece and reclaimed their pride
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Awaab Ishak’s father: I hope Awaab’s Law spares other families my grief
Lawyer for family of Rochdale toddler who died after mould exposure says next step is educating vulnerable families about their rights
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‘It’s very difficult to be outwardly Muslim’: why women are finding freedom in a viral scream club
People are gathering in public spaces to let out a big scream. Some see it as part of a broader movement in which Muslim women are reclaiming how they express themselves
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Barcelona’s South Asian taxi drivers warn of chaos over Catalan language law
Draft law introducing new language standards could put the jobs of thousands of Pakistani and Bangladeshi drivers at risk, PakTaxi union warns
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Shoulders, knees and toes: the two retirees helping women break language barriers to healthcare
How do you express pain in your second language? Friends from Nottingham set out to improve health outcomes by teaching English medical vocabulary
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Author joins fight to save UK’s oldest independent Islamic bookshop
London’s Dar Al Taqwa could shut within a year thanks to falling trade. Dr Sofia Rehman is among those urging the community to use or lose the shop
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Mariam Mahmood: Wrexham Women’s first Muslim player tells of joy and ambition
The 21-year-old attacker tells Hyphen about her career and her goals — both on and off-pitch
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Austrian Muslim groups plan legal challenge if latest hijab ban becomes law
Leading lawyers and educators tell Hyphen they will appeal to Austria’s constitutional court if its parliament passes legislation prohibiting headscarves in schools
