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Three generations, one home: the changing face of an east London housing estate
The Ahmed family were among the first Bangladeshi Muslims to arrive in Will Crooks estate in Tower Hamlets. In the 40 years since they have seen their neighbourhood transformed
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The rise — and fall — of the small landlord
Muslims are the most likely UK demographic to live in social housing, though some have benefited from the buy-to-let economy. But are those days now over?
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Evicted in 10 minutes: what I learned from a day in housing court
Behind on rent due to family illness, benefit changes and even wrongful imprisonment, families are hauled in front of a judge to plead for their homes
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Peer calls on UK government to urgently fund culturally specific domestic violence services
Baroness Shaista Gohir says focusing on issues like FGM overlooks intimate partner abuse and calls for victim support run ‘by and for’ Black and Asian women
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Fans’ joy as Burnley and Leeds return to the Premier League
Turf Moor and Elland Road were once unwelcoming for local Muslims — but initiatives around both clubs have helped change that
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AI has ‘revolutionised’ Islamic learning. Is it coming for scholars next?
Tech such as ChatGPT is aiding religious study — but there are some things it still can’t be used for, say academics
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It’s giving: where British Muslims donated during Ramadan this year
Zakat increased and support for Gaza remained high, according to UK charities
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UK Muslim leaders pay tribute to ‘voice of conscience’ Pope Francis
The leader of the Catholic church, who has died at 88, ‘extended his hand in genuine friendship to Muslims around the world’
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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
