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UK community organisations mobilise to help people affected by earthquake in Turkey and Syria
More than 1,500 fundraising and aid drives have been set up, across the country
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Why are British Muslims not considered part of the working class?
When we think about ‘working-class communities’ in the UK, Muslims are rarely depicted — even though most live in the country’s poorest towns and cities
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Low pay and high demands: the UK is facing a shortage of full-time imams
Britain’s imams are among the lowest-paid clergy in the UK, causing many to leave their mosques and even change careers
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Muslims transforming UK population, census shows
Number of people who say they follow Islam is up 43%, while fewer than half the populace describe themselves as Christian
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Cologne becomes the first German city to allow mosques to broadcast the Friday adhan
While protesters and sections of the media have criticised the mayor’s decision, many Muslims see the initiative as a valuable opportunity for engagement with the local community
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Being Black, Muslim and British
To mark the end of Black History Month, Hyphen spoke with four prominent Black British Muslims about their life journeys, the challenges they face and the importance of faith.
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Black Muslim communities prepare for a winter battle against Covid-19
Grassroots organisations in the UK are working hard to fill the gaps left by government campaigns and protect vulnerable people
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A greener Glasgow
From Afghan allotments to vibrant gardens, Muslims are helping to bring verdant community spaces to the heart of the city
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The struggle over loved ones’ graves
Madrid’s dilapidated Islamic burial site has been a source of frustration for the Muslim community for decades. But thanks to the work of the city’s first and only Muslim city councillor, changes will soon be made
