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‘St George was Turkish, just saying’: how the saint is a symbol for many cultures around the world.
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Why St George’s story doesn’t belong to the far right
From Ethiopia to Palestine, the figure has been embraced as a symbol of faith and resilience by people around the globe
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September 1, 2025 at 11:59 AM
‘St George was Turkish, just saying’: how the saint is a symbol for many cultures around the world.
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Leeds councillor @mothinali.bsky.social has been elected co-deputy leader of the @greenparty.org.uk. He becomes the only Muslim in a mainstream political party leadership role in England and Wales.
Story by Aisha Rimi⬇️
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Story by Aisha Rimi⬇️
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Mothin Ali elected co-deputy leader of the Green party
Leeds councillor who made national headlines becomes the only Muslim in England and Wales in mainstream political party leadership role
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September 2, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Leeds councillor @mothinali.bsky.social has been elected co-deputy leader of the @greenparty.org.uk. He becomes the only Muslim in a mainstream political party leadership role in England and Wales.
Story by Aisha Rimi⬇️
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Story by Aisha Rimi⬇️
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The names Darren Jones and Minouche Shafik might not set pulses racing outside SW1, but their new jobs are key to understanding Keir Starmer’s latest reset.
Shehab Khan finds out what Labour MPs make of ‘phase two’ of the government.
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Shehab Khan finds out what Labour MPs make of ‘phase two’ of the government.
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New phase, old divisions: MPs’ verdict on Starmer’s reset
The Labour leader has appointed Darren Jones and Minouche Shafik as part of an economy-focused reset. Will it fend off Reform UK?
hyphenonline.com
September 3, 2025 at 2:32 PM
The names Darren Jones and Minouche Shafik might not set pulses racing outside SW1, but their new jobs are key to understanding Keir Starmer’s latest reset.
Shehab Khan finds out what Labour MPs make of ‘phase two’ of the government.
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Shehab Khan finds out what Labour MPs make of ‘phase two’ of the government.
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Worrying to see that accounts which spread disinformation related to the riots last July are *still going* on X - and spreading racist lies about British Muslim politicians.
Thank you @hyphenonline.com & @lucascumiskey.bsky.social for this important and concerning investigation
Thank you @hyphenonline.com & @lucascumiskey.bsky.social for this important and concerning investigation
X accounts that fuelled the 2024 riots with disinformation are still targeting prominent British Muslims.
Former equalities minister Anneliese Dodds warns she’s ‘very concerned’ by their ‘hate-filled rhetoric’.
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Illo: Michelle Thompson
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Former equalities minister Anneliese Dodds warns she’s ‘very concerned’ by their ‘hate-filled rhetoric’.
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Illo: Michelle Thompson
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End Wokeness: Riot-fuelling X account still targeting Muslims
US-based X account identified by MPs as a key player in spreading disinformation ahead of 2024's violence. Then it started another pile-on
hyphenonline.com
August 8, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Worrying to see that accounts which spread disinformation related to the riots last July are *still going* on X - and spreading racist lies about British Muslim politicians.
Thank you @hyphenonline.com & @lucascumiskey.bsky.social for this important and concerning investigation
Thank you @hyphenonline.com & @lucascumiskey.bsky.social for this important and concerning investigation
Everyone remembers watching Sholay for the first time.
On the 50th anniversary of Bollywood classic Sholay, Burhan Wazir speaks to some superfans about the film’s impact on global audiences.
Javed Akhtar, Nus Ghani, Haroon Rashid, Apsana Begum and more.
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Javed Akhtar, Nus Ghani, Haroon Rashid, Apsana Begum and more.
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Bollywood classic Sholay turns 50
Ramesh Sippy’s masala western is a landmark in Indian cinema. Here, the co-writer and some of the film's biggest fans discuss its appeal
hyphenonline.com
August 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Everyone remembers watching Sholay for the first time.
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Next week’s vote on a plan to cut £5bn from #disability and sickness benefits is a moral red line for many Labour MPs.
If the welfare reform bill is voted down, it could be a historic turning point in Keir Starmer’s time in office, writes Shehab Khan.
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If the welfare reform bill is voted down, it could be a historic turning point in Keir Starmer’s time in office, writes Shehab Khan.
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Welfare vote rebellion threatens Starmer’s hold on his party
Next week’s vote on a controversial plan to cut £5bn from disability and sickness benefits is proving to be a moral red line for many Labour MPs
hyphenonline.com
June 25, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Next week’s vote on a plan to cut £5bn from #disability and sickness benefits is a moral red line for many Labour MPs.
If the welfare reform bill is voted down, it could be a historic turning point in Keir Starmer’s time in office, writes Shehab Khan.
hyphenonline.com/2025/06/25/l...
If the welfare reform bill is voted down, it could be a historic turning point in Keir Starmer’s time in office, writes Shehab Khan.
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🚨New research from Equi estimates that 5,500 UK Muslim children are in kinship care — more than the number in the official care system.
As a result, Muslim kinship practices could be saving the government £223m a year.
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As a result, Muslim kinship practices could be saving the government £223m a year.
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Muslim fostering: how kinship stops kids entering care
Muslims who step in to take care of children in their wider family save the government at least £223m a year, according to the thinktank Equi
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June 26, 2025 at 10:30 AM
🚨New research from Equi estimates that 5,500 UK Muslim children are in kinship care — more than the number in the official care system.
As a result, Muslim kinship practices could be saving the government £223m a year.
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As a result, Muslim kinship practices could be saving the government £223m a year.
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⚠️TW: sexual abuse
‘Widespread failure to confront the issue of child sexual exploitation has allowed the far right to own the discourse surrounding it,' writes Taj Ali.
He says the new grooming gangs inquiry is a way to deliver justice for survivors.
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‘Widespread failure to confront the issue of child sexual exploitation has allowed the far right to own the discourse surrounding it,' writes Taj Ali.
He says the new grooming gangs inquiry is a way to deliver justice for survivors.
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Tackling child sex abuse is everyone’s responsibility
Plans for a full national inquiry into grooming and exploitation should not be seen as a win for the far right, but a way to deliver justice for survivors
hyphenonline.com
June 26, 2025 at 3:04 PM
⚠️TW: sexual abuse
‘Widespread failure to confront the issue of child sexual exploitation has allowed the far right to own the discourse surrounding it,' writes Taj Ali.
He says the new grooming gangs inquiry is a way to deliver justice for survivors.
hyphenonline.com/2025/06/26/n...
‘Widespread failure to confront the issue of child sexual exploitation has allowed the far right to own the discourse surrounding it,' writes Taj Ali.
He says the new grooming gangs inquiry is a way to deliver justice for survivors.
hyphenonline.com/2025/06/26/n...
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Hind Meddeb tells Leila Latif why her new film, Sudan, Remember Us, is part of a global archive of resistance and a reminder that a different future is still possible.
In cinemas from today.
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In cinemas from today.
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Sudan, Remember Us: Hind Meddeb's devastating documentary
The director’s new film is a powerful and urgent reminder of the Sudanese revolution now eclipsed by brutal conflict
hyphenonline.com
June 27, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Hind Meddeb tells Leila Latif why her new film, Sudan, Remember Us, is part of a global archive of resistance and a reminder that a different future is still possible.
In cinemas from today.
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In cinemas from today.
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In the new Weekend With series, we ask big names some simple questions on their favourite weekend habits.
The comedian Guz Khan on staying up late with his kids, his favourite chicken shop, and the final season of Man Like Mobeen.
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The comedian Guz Khan on staying up late with his kids, his favourite chicken shop, and the final season of Man Like Mobeen.
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Weekend with Guz Khan: ‘I’ll take the hit on life if I can have fun with food’
The comedian on staying up late with his kids, his favourite chicken shop, and the final season of Man Like Mobeen
hyphenonline.com
June 20, 2025 at 11:39 AM
In the new Weekend With series, we ask big names some simple questions on their favourite weekend habits.
The comedian Guz Khan on staying up late with his kids, his favourite chicken shop, and the final season of Man Like Mobeen.
hyphenonline.com/2025/06/20/w...
The comedian Guz Khan on staying up late with his kids, his favourite chicken shop, and the final season of Man Like Mobeen.
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Faith-based charities may be better placed than secular groups to support people through the #CostOfLiving crisis, leaders from four major UK faith organisations told an event organised by the Institute for the Impact of Faith in Life.
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Faith-based charities are ‘better at convincing people to accept help’
Panellists from the National Zakat Foundation and Christian, Jewish and Sikh charities discussed the role of faith in tackling poverty
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June 23, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Faith-based charities may be better placed than secular groups to support people through the #CostOfLiving crisis, leaders from four major UK faith organisations told an event organised by the Institute for the Impact of Faith in Life.
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Beyond sad to hear about the passing of Brian Wilson
One of my biggest heroes. As a child of melody
he had almost no equal. I thought I'd upload a few faves in honour of Brian who shall forever be missed RS
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One of my biggest heroes. As a child of melody
he had almost no equal. I thought I'd upload a few faves in honour of Brian who shall forever be missed RS
youtu.be/kjfhGcTvixY?...
RON SINGS "LOVE AND MERCY" WRITTEN BY BRIAN WILSON
YouTube video by Rawnboy
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June 11, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Beyond sad to hear about the passing of Brian Wilson
One of my biggest heroes. As a child of melody
he had almost no equal. I thought I'd upload a few faves in honour of Brian who shall forever be missed RS
youtu.be/kjfhGcTvixY?...
One of my biggest heroes. As a child of melody
he had almost no equal. I thought I'd upload a few faves in honour of Brian who shall forever be missed RS
youtu.be/kjfhGcTvixY?...
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Donald Trump’s travel ban barring citizens from 12 countries goes into effect today — eight years after his original Muslim ban.
A good moment to revisit Kourosh Ziabari’s deep dive into the impact of the 2017 policy and where Muslim scapegoating leads ⬇️
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A good moment to revisit Kourosh Ziabari’s deep dive into the impact of the 2017 policy and where Muslim scapegoating leads ⬇️
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Why isn’t America talking about Trump’s planned Muslim ban 2.0?
In 2017, the 45th president outraged the world by blocking immigration to the US from several Muslim-majority countries. Now he wants to impose even harsher sanctions
hyphenonline.com
June 9, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Donald Trump’s travel ban barring citizens from 12 countries goes into effect today — eight years after his original Muslim ban.
A good moment to revisit Kourosh Ziabari’s deep dive into the impact of the 2017 policy and where Muslim scapegoating leads ⬇️
hyphenonline.com/2024/10/29/w...
A good moment to revisit Kourosh Ziabari’s deep dive into the impact of the 2017 policy and where Muslim scapegoating leads ⬇️
hyphenonline.com/2024/10/29/w...
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Yasmin Qureshi, Labour MP: 'Non-stun religious slaughter accounts for just 2.9% of animals killed in the UK. Yet this small percentage is repeatedly singled out in public debate'.
Saman Javed reports on today's parliamentary debate.
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Saman Javed reports on today's parliamentary debate.
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MPs criticise halal slaughter debate: ‘about prejudice, not animals’
Rupert Lowe clashes with Muslim MPs during Westminster Hall debate on banning killing of animals without first stunning them
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June 9, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Yasmin Qureshi, Labour MP: 'Non-stun religious slaughter accounts for just 2.9% of animals killed in the UK. Yet this small percentage is repeatedly singled out in public debate'.
Saman Javed reports on today's parliamentary debate.
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Saman Javed reports on today's parliamentary debate.
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Muslims are three times less likely to become judges and coroners in England and Wales than members of other faiths, according to research by @ucl.ac.uk, amid warnings that a lack of diversity could weaken public trust in the judiciary.
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Muslims are least likely group in England and Wales to become judges
Call for more Muslims to put themselves forward for judicial roles amid warning of weakened public trust in the justice system
hyphenonline.com
May 27, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Muslims are three times less likely to become judges and coroners in England and Wales than members of other faiths, according to research by @ucl.ac.uk, amid warnings that a lack of diversity could weaken public trust in the judiciary.
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Muslim #Liverpool fans speak of their shock and sadness after a car struck a crowd at the victory parade on Monday, injuring nearly 50 people.
Saman Javed reports⬇️
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Saman Javed reports⬇️
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‘The overwhelming feeling after was sadness’
Muslim Liverpool FC fans speak of their shock and heartbreak after driver ploughs into victory parade, injuring nearly 50 people
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May 27, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Muslim #Liverpool fans speak of their shock and sadness after a car struck a crowd at the victory parade on Monday, injuring nearly 50 people.
Saman Javed reports⬇️
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Saman Javed reports⬇️
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Minister grilled over ‘concerning’ Hyphen investigation into social homes
Green party housing lead Ellie Chowns took Labour’s Matthew Pennycook to task during debate on planning and infrastructure bill
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May 21, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Full story here: hyphenonline.com/2025/05/21/p...
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Great to see the government being grilled in parliament over our exclusive on social housing supply in England. Listen here 👇
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Planning bill: Minister grilled over Hyphen’s findings
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May 21, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Great to see the government being grilled in parliament over our exclusive on social housing supply in England. Listen here 👇
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From our housing series this week, this is a must-read. Writer and sociologist Dan Evans on the rise and fall of the UK's small landlords. @hyphenonline.com
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The rise — and fall — of the small landlord
Muslims are the most likely UK demographic to live in social housing, though some have benefited from buy to let. Are those days now over?
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May 22, 2025 at 11:31 AM
From our housing series this week, this is a must-read. Writer and sociologist Dan Evans on the rise and fall of the UK's small landlords. @hyphenonline.com
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🔴EXCLUSIVE: 43% of Muslims oppose the government's plan to allow #AssistedDying in England and Wales, a new poll for Hyphen has found, compared with just 15% of non-Muslims.
Only a third (34%) say they back the bill.
Full results and commentary online now⬇️
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Only a third (34%) say they back the bill.
Full results and commentary online now⬇️
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Assisted dying: exclusive poll reveals Muslims’ views
Survey of 4,500 people finds 43% of Muslims and 19% of Christians in England and Wales are against terminally ill adults (end of life) bill
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May 12, 2025 at 3:28 PM
🔴EXCLUSIVE: 43% of Muslims oppose the government's plan to allow #AssistedDying in England and Wales, a new poll for Hyphen has found, compared with just 15% of non-Muslims.
Only a third (34%) say they back the bill.
Full results and commentary online now⬇️
hyphenonline.com/2025/05/12/a...
Only a third (34%) say they back the bill.
Full results and commentary online now⬇️
hyphenonline.com/2025/05/12/a...
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Keir Starmer 'echoed the language of Enoch Powell’s "rivers of blood" speech', says Clive Lewis (@labourlewis.bsky.social) of the PM’s tough words on migration.
Shehab Khan on the mixed reaction from Labour MPs to the immigration white paper.
hyphenonline.com/2025/05/13/k...
Shehab Khan on the mixed reaction from Labour MPs to the immigration white paper.
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Immigration white paper: Starmer’s tone worries some MPs
The prime minister’s words have been likened to those of Enoch Powell. Other MPs see the tough rhetoric as an attempt to save their seats
hyphenonline.com
May 13, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Keir Starmer 'echoed the language of Enoch Powell’s "rivers of blood" speech', says Clive Lewis (@labourlewis.bsky.social) of the PM’s tough words on migration.
Shehab Khan on the mixed reaction from Labour MPs to the immigration white paper.
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Shehab Khan on the mixed reaction from Labour MPs to the immigration white paper.
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@hyphenonline.com is hiring! See details here for Managing Editor role, f/t. Come join a team of talented storytellers.
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Managing Editor, Hyphen - Hybrid working; split between home & London office job with hyphen | 9574032
Hyphen, an innovative journalism start-up focused on issues relevant to Muslim communities in the UK and Europe, seeks a managing editor.
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May 12, 2025 at 3:21 PM
@hyphenonline.com is hiring! See details here for Managing Editor role, f/t. Come join a team of talented storytellers.
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Award-winning writer and illustrator Mona Chalabi breaks down why laughing through the discomfort just might be the point of her and Ramy Youssef's new sitcom #1HappyFamilyUSA.
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Mona Chalabi on the joy and trauma behind #1 Happy Family USA
The new Amazon Prime comedy from Ramy Youssef about a Muslim family in the wake of the 9/11 attacks is a radical, politically sharp sitcom
hyphenonline.com
April 17, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Award-winning writer and illustrator Mona Chalabi breaks down why laughing through the discomfort just might be the point of her and Ramy Youssef's new sitcom #1HappyFamilyUSA.
hyphenonline.com/2025/04/17/m...
hyphenonline.com/2025/04/17/m...
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How did Arabic astronomers shape our understanding of the night sky?
You can find out from 26 April at Royal Observatory Greenwich, in a series of events highlighting Muslim contributions to #astronomy.
Read our preview⬇️
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You can find out from 26 April at Royal Observatory Greenwich, in a series of events highlighting Muslim contributions to #astronomy.
Read our preview⬇️
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Islam and the wonder of the night sky
A series of events at the Royal Observatory Greenwich highlight the many contributions to astronomy made across the Islamic world
hyphenonline.com
April 23, 2025 at 1:50 PM
How did Arabic astronomers shape our understanding of the night sky?
You can find out from 26 April at Royal Observatory Greenwich, in a series of events highlighting Muslim contributions to #astronomy.
Read our preview⬇️
hyphenonline.com/2025/04/23/g...
You can find out from 26 April at Royal Observatory Greenwich, in a series of events highlighting Muslim contributions to #astronomy.
Read our preview⬇️
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'He was a voice of conscience in a troubled world'.
British Muslim leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis.
✍🏽Saman Javed
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British Muslim leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis.
✍🏽Saman Javed
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UK Muslim leaders pay tribute to ‘voice of conscience’ Pope Francis
Ahead of his funeral on 26 April 2025, the pope has been remembered for his ‘genuine friendship to Muslims around the world’
hyphenonline.com
April 23, 2025 at 9:10 AM
'He was a voice of conscience in a troubled world'.
British Muslim leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis.
✍🏽Saman Javed
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British Muslim leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis.
✍🏽Saman Javed
hyphenonline.com/2025/04/22/p...