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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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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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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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
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Mass Ndow-Njie Q&A: ‘You don’t need to talk with a specific accent or have a wealthy family to be a barrister’
The lawyer and charity founder on his mission to diversify the legal profession
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Rabiah Hussain Q&A: ‘I wanted to look at the emotional impact of language’
The writer talks about her new Royal Court play, and how growing up with British bhangra and qawwali influenced her work
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Habeeb Akande Q&A: ‘I’m trying to show people that Islam is a sex-positive religion’
The sex educator and author on combating misinformation and tackling taboos
