Section: Voices
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Soul preserves
From pickles and ferments to jams and chutneys, conserving surplus produce allows us to enjoy fruits and vegetables grown in familiar earth, many thousands of miles away
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Can Labour fix the UK’s asylum system?
The challenge for Keir Starmer is to combine control and compassion in efforts to tackle dangerous boat crossings
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Kinsi Abdulleh Q&A: ‘I believe that Black history is British history’
The founder of Numbi Arts and the Somali Museum on preserving heritage and telling stories for a new generation
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Rahima Mahmut Q&A: ‘Uyghurs are not defined by their oppression’
The activist and singer on her campaigning work and the power of music in protest
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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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Mariam Ansar Q&A: ‘My novel is a love letter to the north’
The young adult novelist on becoming a published author and the north-south divide
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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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When eating is healing
Across cultures and generations, many foods are viewed as restorative and beneficial to our health. Now much of that age-old wisdom is being proved by science
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Two years on, the Afghan resettlement has stark lessons to teach the UK about asylum
In 2021, the Taliban regained control of the country, forcing thousands to flee. Now, refugees are left living in squalid accommodation and facing a precarious future