Topic: Women
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The rise of the halal romance novel
A new genre of writing is slowly establishing itself and painting a broader picture of what love can look like
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Hyphenated: Episode 22
This week our panel assess what the Liberal Democrats offer Muslims and discuss the ongoing debate about definitions of Islamophobia. Plus, travel blogger Yara Abdelsamie on travelling solo and the best European destinations for Muslim women
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‘We only ever hear men recite the Qur’an. I want to change that’
Around the world, long traditions exist of women delivering moving recitations to diverse congregations. Now, it’s happening in the UK
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The French obsession with Muslim swimwear
The latest version of the country’s burkini ban marks the continuing politicisation of how women are viewed by the state.
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From Marvel to Barbie, hijabis are making their mark on the cosplay scene
Drawing inspiration from comic books and movies, a growing number of young Muslim women are pushing modest clothing into the realms of fantasy
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Hiba Noor Khan Q&A: ‘I want to shed light on the forgotten heroes of the past’
The children’s author on the historical inspiration behind her debut novel
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Dr Nighat Arif: ‘Women like me have never been seen in health books’
The popular television GP and social media star talks about publishing The Knowledge and why, when it comes to medical matters, all women need to be part of the conversation
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Islam-led sex educators are helping Muslim women ‘lean into pleasure’
For some Muslim women, feelings of fear and shame around physical intimacy are at the heart of medical conditions such as vaginismus
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The Muslim Sisters of Eire take their mission to the streets
A Dublin-based women’s group is changing Ireland’s perception of Islam by helping some of Ireland’s most vulnerable people
