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Social media helped us learn about our faith — don’t ban it, say young Muslims
The Muslim Council of Britain has backed a proposal to bar under-16s from social media. But for some, it was a source of support on their Islamic journey
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‘Lots of people are trying to build Muslim cemeteries. Only we have succeeded’
Muslims are at the sharp end of the UK’s burial crisis but building new cemeteries has proved impossible — until now
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How were LGBTQI+ people of colour affected by the supreme court’s gender ruling?
Trans and non-binary people — particularly those whose gender, racial and religious identities intersect — now face increased harassment and barriers to health and support services
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Young, French and Muslim: the new electoral force to be reckoned with
French municipal elections take place in March. After decades under a rightwing mayor, migrant communities in Nice are demanding change
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Commission on Interfaith Relations launches at House of Lords
Faith leaders will join academics and charity experts on a tour of the UK to learn how global conflicts affect community relations
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Muslim Man United fans to play Palestinian refugees in Ramadan charity tour
Supporters of Manchester United will lead football fans’ trip to Jordan to distribute donations and play friendly matches at camps
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Pepper spray used on 10% of teens at young offender institutions during trial
Figures revealed after high court quashes appeal against rollout of Pava in YOIs on basis its use would be ‘extremely rare’
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The man who wants to restore Islam’s image in France
Makhlouf Mamèche, the new president of one of France’s largest Muslim bodies, believes optimism is the key to fighting dangerous misconceptions about Islam
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‘It’s therapy’: the Bradford sewing group stitching communities back together
The Yorkshire Women’s Forum is bringing textiles back to the former mill town while building connection and friendship
