Topic: World

Professor Muhammad Abdel Haleem: ‘The Qur’an is with me every day’

First published in 2004, Haleem's work is still widely regarded as the authoritative English translation of Islam’s key religious text

Nylah Salam
Rapper Marwan Moussa is seizing his moment

After a turbulent few years, the Egyptian MC and producer gears up for a European tour and the release of a poignant new album

Shahla Omar
How are we meant to create resolutions and new beginnings in the depths of winter?

I’ve always deferred my fresh start to the Persian new year, but this January I’ve been suddenly forced to imagine a new life for myself

Niloufar Haidari

The Muslims on the front line of America’s abortion clampdown

Often shut out of discussions about abortion, Muslim-led groups such as the Ad’iyah Collective and Heart are fighting the erosion of reproductive rights
Tulip Siddiq is gone, but MPs’ frustration at Starmer remains

Anti-corruption minister quit amid disputed allegations she was linked to wrongdoing by her aunt, Bangladesh’s deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina
Murad Khan Mumtaz: ‘There’s a huge European bias in art scholarship’

The artist and historian on his latest book, the misunderstood meanings of Mughal painting and unlocking a deeper understanding of Islam
Musk is a headache for Labour, but the Tories are worried too

Keir Starmer and Nigel Farage have both fallen foul of the world’s richest man. What’s his game — and will Kemi Badenoch fare better?
Film and TV to look out for in 2025

Our critic selects the most anticipated feature films and TV shows to watch this year
10 things you didn’t know Muslims invented

Significant advancements in the fields of astronomy, medicine and culture stem from Islamic heritage. Here are just some of the key innovations