Section: News
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France moves closer to a total ban on hijabs
As the French parliament mulls a complete ban on the wearing of headscarves in all sporting competitions, Hyphen examines the country’s long campaign against Muslim coverings
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‘Essential to the community’: Slough fights back against library closures
The town, home to one of Britain’s biggest Muslim populations, went bankrupt in 2021. But councillors and families say cutting libraries is a step too far
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The litter-picking groups helping to keep Birmingham clean
As the bin strike continues, community organisations that have been tackling the city’s flytipping problem for years are stepping in to help
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Poland passed an ‘illegal’ anti-asylum law and the EU isn’t doing anything
People crossing the Belarusian border — including Afghan, Iraqi and Somali migrants — are no longer able to claim asylum, breaching international law
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Ukraine’s mufti-turned-fighter Said Ismagilov on the battle for his homeland
Said Ismagilov once helped lead Umma, an umbrella group for Ukrainian Sunnis. He discusses frontline life — and his fears over US-led peace talks
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Ramadan is worth up to £1.3bn to UK economy — and growing fast
Report from thinktank Equi suggests the Muslim pound is undervalued as sluggish 2024 figures show UK ‘struggling to grow’
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The mosques opening up to help with substance misuse in their communities
Recovery workers are seeing changing attitudes towards drug and alcohol addiction in the Muslim community, with more mosques taking steps to address these issues
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Hamid Patel: Appointment of Ofsted chief a ‘landmark’ for British Muslims
The Star Academies premier is the first Muslim to hold the position of chair in Ofsted’s history. One former colleague spoke of his ‘wisdom’
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Halal businesses ought to support Muslim artists, says thinktank
Britain’s multibillion halal industry, spanning food, beauty and fintech, should help finance Muslim cultural initiatives, according to Equi
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Exiled Syrian TV chef Malakeh Jazmati makes first trip home since Assad fell
Deciding to return was easy. But with children at school in Germany, and Syria in ruins, nothing else is straightforward for the restaurateur
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Revealed: Muslim civil service group cleared after Gaza-Israel lobbying probe
Call for apology as MP and trade union allege Tory government suspended Civil Service Muslim Network ‘based on political pressure rather than facts’
