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Musly is an invitation-only private members’ club and app for ‘ambitious’ Muslims, writes Indlieb Farazi Saber. https://hyphenonline.com/2026/08/05/musly-private-members-club-app-muslims-ambitious-impressive-professionals/
Musly: the private members' club for 'impressive' Muslims - Hyphen
The club launched in 2025 and operates in numerous cities around the world. Is it creating community or exclusivity?
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Staff at the charity Islamic Relief UK say they spend hours every day moderating Islamophobic abuse. The charity has seen a rise in online hate following the 2024 riots and has also faced repeated vandalism of its billboards and Tube posters. hyphenonline.com/2026/08/05/i...
Islamic Relief: workers detail abuse they receive from public - Hyphen
Staff at humanitarian charity say Ramadan 2025 was its worst period for abuse in 40 years and volume of hate mail has left them feeling ‘numb’
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Muslim education leaders have welcomed plans for a national RE curriculum, saying it could improve religious literacy, tackle stereotypes and better reflect the lived experiences of faith communities. ✍🏾 Aisha Rimi hyphenonline.com/2026/08/04/n...
Muslim education leaders back plans for national RE curriculum - Hyphen
The government is expected to launch a consultation in September to bring RE into the national curriculum for the first time
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Alieu Barry, an asylum seeker from Sierra Leone, was stabbed 16 times in Home Office accommodation by a violent housemate. Before the attack, Barry claims he had voiced concerns about the housemate. 🔗Read the exclusive story by @lucascumiskey.bsky.social here: hyphenonline.com/2026/07/21/h...
I loved talking to Anissa Helou about Lebanese cuisine, and the importance of documenting an preserving food culture amid conflict and upheaval, for @hyphenonline.com hyphenonline.com/2026/07/31/a...
Anissa Helou's new book celebrates the cuisine of Lebanon - Hyphen
The renowned author and food historian captures the diversity and deep roots of Lebanese dishes against a backdrop of war and displacement
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When burglars tried to break into Abdul Safy’s corner shop, more than 20 neighbours came running to stop them. Here’s how a shopkeeper and his cat have captured hearts both on and offline. hyphenonline.com/2026/08/04/a...
How a shopkeeper and his cat became online stars - Hyphen
Abdul Safy and Mimi have become local and social media celebrities, their companionship striking a chord with people around the world
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Abderrahim Fakir died after being restrained by police in Bologna last month. Almost 2,000 people have since taken to the streets. His family told Elizabeth Djinis they fear political interference could prevent a fair investigation. hyphenonline.com/2026/08/03/a...
Family fear politics will prevent justice in Bologna police death - Hyphen
Relatives of Abderrahim Fakir, who died after being restrained by officers, say political interference is undermining a fair investigation
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Film-makers and long-term collaborators Meriem Bennani and Orian Barki on their debut animated feature, Bouchra. ✍🏾 @leilalatif.bsky.social hyphenonline.com/2026/07/31/m...
Meriem Bennani and Orian Barki on their animated film, Bouchra - Hyphen
Based on Bennani’s own experience, the debut feature follows a queer artist navigating her relationship with her Moroccan mother
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Working out in the heat while dressing modestly comes with its own challenges. Shahla Omar speaks to a sports doctor and a personal trainer about breathable fabrics, sports hijabs and other tips. https://hyphenonline.com/2026/07/28/modest-dress-clothing-activewear-workout-summer/
How modest dressers can keep cool while working out this summer - Hyphen
Choose from a number of modest activewear brands or your own light and loose clothing, and make hydration a priority
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‘Is your auntie trying to get you married? Why not sign them up for a free DJ workshop instead?’ Meet Amina Aaliya Beg, the woman encouraging Muslim women to get behind the turntables. https://hyphenonline.com/2026/07/29/amina-aaliya-beg-dj-classes-workshops-ajeeb-studio-manchester/
The classes teaching Muslim women the art of DJing - Hyphen
Amina Aaliya Beg is using music to empower her community and turn the tables on commonly held expectations
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A Bradford gallery saw a 58% surge in visitors after the opening of the (Un)Layering the Future Past of South Asia exhibition — proving that British South Asians are looking to engage with art that includes them. hyphenonline.com/2026/07/29/s...
UK South Asian artists are enjoying a surge in ticket sales - Hyphen
Galleries and theatres encouraged by visitor numbers, as British South Asians flock to see art that engages them
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Staying active in the heat while dressing modestly? Loose, breathable fabrics and hydration are key, say experts. Shahla Omar has the tips and modest activewear worth trying this summer. https://hyphenonline.com/2026/07/28/modest-dress-clothing-activewear-workout-summer/
How modest dressers can keep cool while working out this summer - Hyphen
Choose from a number of modest activewear brands or your own light and loose clothing, and make hydration a priority
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New tests for endometriosis could tackle some of the barriers Muslim women face in getting a diagnosis, but more work is needed, experts say. hyphenonline.com/2026/07/28/n...
New endometriosis tests could make diagnosis more accessible - Hyphen
Experts, however, still believe that more must be done to tackle period health stigma and challenge stereotypes
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Bradford City Mela returns on 1-2 August, bringing live music, food and family entertainment. The lineup includes F1rstman, Mumzy Stranger and Saloni. Read more ⬇️ hyphenonline.com/2026/07/27/b...
Bradford City Mela aims to revive a much-loved tradition - Hyphen
On 1-2 August, the event will host a programme of live music, family entertainment and food, celebrating the diversity of local culture
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'The Dutch example suggests that far-right parties often find it easier to campaign than govern,' says academic Parveen Akhtar, on the Geert Wilders-backed coalition government — and what it means for the UK. hyphenonline.com/2026/07/23/f...
What the UK can learn from the Netherlands' far-right government - Hyphen
Geert Wilders’ party promised the toughest asylum regime ever. It failed to deliver — but its divisive politics remain
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Shubbak Festival is taking over the Victoria and Albert Museum to mark its 15th anniversary. From Arabic rock and virtual reality to fashion, storytelling and conversation, here’s our guide to the evening’s highlights. hyphenonline.com/2026/07/27/s...
Shubbak Festival’s Friday Late takeover at the V&A Museum - Hyphen
The Arab arts event celebrates its 15th anniversary with a special night at one of London’s most prestigious cultural institutions
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Summer holidays are here — and you don’t need to leave the UK to explore Islamic history and culture. @sajeraj.bsky.social rounds up eight museums worth a visit. hyphenonline.com/2026/07/23/u...
UK museums to visit this summer for Islamic history and culture - Hyphen
Take in artefacts from around the world without leaving Britain, from the oldest dated carpet to the astrolabe, an ancient navigation device
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Moroccan-British artist Hassan Hajjaj's My London Rockstars, Ends to Estates, is his personal homage to the UK capital and its stars. hyphenonline.com/2026/07/24/h...
Hassan Hajjaj: My London Rockstars, Ends to Estates - Hyphen
The celebrated Moroccan-British artist turns his lens on the UK capital’s creative talents for his new exhibition
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Actor and model Sasha Vadher spoke to us about morning workouts, Saturday night activities and how she can tell a coffee is going to be good by looking at the barista. Read the full interview: hyphenonline.com/2026/07/24/s...
Weekend with Sasha Vadher: 'I escaped the nine-to-five to do the 24/7' - Hyphen
The actor on her favourite breakfast, spending Saturday nights at the cinema or dining out, and her latest film The Model
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As the climate crisis and mass displacement reshapes Somali nomadic life, artist Fozia Ismail’s new installation at Whitechapel Gallery documents the wedding rituals and folk songs at risk of disappearing. hyphenonline.com/2026/07/23/f...
Fozia Ismail brings Somali nomadic heritage to Whitechapel Gallery - Hyphen
A Song for the Xeedho — The Knot Makers is an art installation exploring a wedding tradition at risk of disappearing
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As Nigel Farage’s Reform UK gains ground in Britain, the Dutch experience shows what happens when a far-right party moves from opposition into government — and why its politics can outlast its time in power. Read the full story here ⬇️ hyphenonline.com/2026/07/23/f...
What the UK can learn from the Netherlands' far-right government - Hyphen
Geert Wilders’ party promised the toughest asylum regime ever. It failed to deliver — but its divisive politics remain
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‘I love my country, I love our music. It deserves to be known.’ Mauritanian singer Noura Mint Seymali returns to the UK for the first time in almost a decade. She spoke with us about blending traditional Mauritanian music with blues, jazz and rock. hyphenonline.com/2026/07/22/n...
Noura Mint Seymali returns to the UK - Hyphen
The Mauritanian singer talks about blending traditional music with modern sounds, as she heads to
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A Yorkshire community garden where refugee women have the space to grow. Yousra Samir Imran and @weronikas.bsky.social report ⬇️ hyphenonline.com/2026/07/22/a...
The community garden offering Muslim women a place to grow - Hyphen
The Wakefield project acts as a vital green space for the community, removing barriers to access that might exist due to culture or religion
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‘Once we get on the kayaks, the noise from the city fades away, replaced by the lapping of water and laughs from the girls.’ Hyphen joins #SistersOnTheWater for an afternoon on the Thames. ✍🏾 @zahraonsori.bsky.social hyphenonline.com/2026/07/22/s...
Sisters on the Water is on a mission to get Muslim women kayaking - Hyphen
The group was launched to open up the sport to a whole new demographic. Hyphen joins in for an afternoon on the Thames
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Home Office and local council staff sent to inspect privately-run HMOs for asylum seekers and their families have found dozens of hazards so serious that they pose an ‘imminent risk’, Hyphen can reveal. Full story by @lucascumiskey.bsky.social: hyphenonline.com/2026/07/22/h...
Asylum seekers placed in houses that pose ‘imminent safety risk’ - Hyphen
Data from Home Office and local councils reveals dozens of critical hazards in ‘dispersal housing’ that is run by private firms for profit
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An asylum seeker was stabbed 16 times in Home Office accommodation, Hyphen has learned. Alieu Barry’s horrifying ordeal came after alleged warnings to the housing provider Serco about his housemate’s mental state. 📷KC Nwakalor
'People think disability, or being Muslim, or looking different somehow limits what you're capable of.' Jaheim Karim speaks to para powerlifter Doaa Shayea ahead of her Commonwealth Games debut in Glasgow. hyphenonline.com/2026/07/20/d...
Doaa Shayea on faith and her Commonwealth Games debut - Hyphen
The para powerlifter hopes her performance in the Glasgow games will challenge assumptions about who belongs in elite sport
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For a few weeks, France’s World Cup run felt for some like the country’s dream of ‘le vivre-ensemble’. Capucine Japhet spoke to Muslim fans in Belleville on Bastille Day. https://hyphenonline.com/2026/07/16/france-world-cup-football-muslim-social-cohesion-vivre-ensemble/
‘World Cup proved that we can all represent France’ - Hyphen
France’s football team brought the nation together. But when the flags come down, can the ‘vivre-ensemble’ — social cohesion — last?
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Real history runs through My Father and Qaddafi – a documentary about director Jihan K’s father, former Libyan minister, Mansur Rashid Kikhia. ✍🏽 @leilalatif.bsky.social hyphenonline.com/2026/07/17/j...
My Father and Qaddafi: the story Hollywood never let Libyans tell - Hyphen
Jihan K’s film on the search for answers about her father's disappearance in 1993 lets a Libyan tell you who she and her people actually are
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From Nolan to Gilgamesh: the enduring legacy and heritage of Homer’s Odyssey. https://hyphenonline.com/2026/07/17/arab-scholars-homer-the-odyssey-film-christopher-nolan/
What did Arab scholars think of Homer and The Odyssey?
The epic Greek poem, now brought to the big screen by director Christopher Nolan, has a shared cultural ancestry with Arab literature
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