Section: Voices
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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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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
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When relationship boundaries become walls
Personal boundaries are essential to a relationship – but enforcing them too rigidly risks pushing our partners away
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Asim Abbasi Q&A: ‘Doors opened up for me in Pakistan because the film and TV industry was growing’
The filmmaker and director talks about ITV’s Muslim comedy horror Count Abdulla
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Oud: the ancient fragrance that’s taking over the world
Loved for centuries throughout Asia and the Middle East, the rich and distinctive scent is now embraced by luxury brands and artisanal perfume producers across the globe
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Sabir Zazai Q&A: ‘The UK government’s Rwanda plan is inhumane, costly and unworkable’
The CEO of the Scottish Refugee Council on the illegal immigration bill and being a welcoming country
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Everything tastes better outside
Whether your hamper is stuffed with kebabs or cucumber sandwiches, alfresco eating is a time-honoured pleasure across all cultures
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Turmoil in France holds lessons for the UK
Political complacency over growing inequality risks undermining Britain’s model of diversity
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Saima Duhare Q&A: ‘I want to conquer every Muslim kitchen in the UK’
The halal recipe box entrepreneur talks about her mission to change the way we eat
