Topic: Women
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Amina Koroma Q&A: ‘An actor needs to create a fully fleshed out character, even in video games’
The voice performer on starring in the latest instalment of Baldur’s Gate, artificial intelligence and the subtle art of world building
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‘I want to make a meaningful impact on the lives of Muslim women’
Dutch police officer Sarah Izat was sent home for wearing a headscarf, and expects more restrictions to come — but is also hopeful that the law will be changed
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Faced with discrimination, French and German Muslims are emigrating to the UK
European Muslim women say cities such as London offer better career prospects and more religious freedoms
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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 divine signs that let you know whether you’ve found ‘the one’ — or not
Predicting the future may be forbidden in Islam, but more Muslims facing major life questions are turning to istikara prayers for reassurance
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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
