Topic: UK

2026 festivals line up musical talent from the Muslim world and beyond

Events including Dialled In, Africa Oyé and Womad will feature everything from diaspora dance rhythms to Senegalese folk and experimental jazz

Ammar Kalia
Mo Salah: The man who made Anfield his prayer mat

As the football season draws to a close, so does the Egyptian King’s time at Liverpool FC. Here we talk to fans and look back at the legacy of the Premier League's best-loved Muslim player

Taj Ali
Labour leadership drama has ground the government to a halt, MPs say

Next month’s byelection in Makerfield will determine whether Andy Burnham can launch a leadership challenge. Until then, ‘nothing will get done’

Shehab Khan

Mosques could lose security funding if they ‘undermine’ government online

Faith leaders and politicians have warned that the move, set out in a new code of conduct, could stifle free speech and endanger communities
How an east London estate fought developers for its own purpose-built mosque — and won

Residents of the Burdett estate in Tower Hamlets campaigned for redevelopment plans to include a new mosque. Almost 10 years on, they say it has transformed the area and the community for the better
The Somali Village revisits Bradford’s forgotten colonial exhibition

A new exhibit examines the city’s ties to a troubling form of imperial entertainment
Is nail polish wudu-friendly?

We break down the debate over whether nail polish can be halal, with some experts saying it is ‘obvious trickery’
What Labour MPs think of Wes Streeting

‘More of the same’ and ‘much worse for party unity’ or a strong communicator with a good back story — the health secretary splits colleagues’ opinions
Why we should bring back analogue play for our children

Wanting our kids to lead a 90s-style childhood away from digital devices is not about nostalgia, but increasing wellbeing and happiness