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31/12/2024

From fountain pens to surgical tools, many advancements in the fields of astronomy, geography, medicine and maths stem from Islamic heritage. Here are 10 things you might not have known Muslims invented.

✍🏽Mariam Amini

https://hyphenonline.com/2024/12/31/islamic-muslim-inventions-technology-innovations-astronomy-medicine/

31/12/2024

A report by Equi found that the work of Muslim-led organisations and volunteering projects working to beat loneliness saved the public purse £56 million last year.

Anita Mureithi has more→https://hyphenonline.com/2024/12/23/muslim-led-loneliness-initiatives-saving-britain-56m-equi/

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30/12/2024

'When Tamim passed away, I knew I had to do something. I just didn’t know how.'

After losing her 15-year-old son to knife crime in 2021, Hawa Haragakiza founded Tamim's Legacy. Her dedication earned her the Founder’s Choice Award at the Muslim Women Awards.

Read Aisha Rimi’s interview with Hawa→https://hyphenonline.com/2024/12/20/knife-crime-hawa-haragakiza-tamim-habimana-legacy-muslim-women-award/

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30/12/2024

'It’s bleak, but the twist is, if we start doing something now, 2073 hopefully will be much more positive.'

Alexander Durie interviews the award-winning director Asif Kapadia on his new sci-fi documentary 2073 ahead of the film’s UK release on 1 January.

The Senna and Amy film-maker's new sci-fi documentary is a sombre warning of a world controlled by authoritarianism and tech moguls

30/12/2024

Ever wondered what it's like to eat your way to 500k+ subscribers? Meet Ashifa Hakeem, the Mukbang creator serving ASMR vibes and brain happiness through biryanis and chicken drumsticks online.

✍🏽Husna Rizvi

A growing number of people are making a living by serving up videos of themselves eating vast amounts of food — and their fans are hungry for more

29/12/2024

Established in 2012 against a backdrop of rising Islamophobia in Luton and beyond, the Discover Islam Luton has become a crucial support network for residents facing financial hardship.

Taj Ali writes.

Muslims, Sikhs and Christians are joining together to help people in need this winter — and beyond

29/12/2024

Can the inability among immigrant families to let go of physical objects be tied to a deeper craving for home?

Mariam Amini on the ties between hoarding and displacement→https://hyphenonline.com/2024/12/23/hoarding-problems-in-migrant-refugee-communities/

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28/12/2024

ITV News political correspondent Shehab Khan reflects on a momentous year for both sides of the Atlantic and lifts the curtain on 2025→https://hyphenonline.com/2024/12/23/shehab-khan-2024-year-politics-keir-starmer-rishi-sunak-donald-trump/

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28/12/2024

🍴Looking for the perfect spot to wrap up 2024 with some delectable food?

Here are six must-try places handpicked by Zaynab Asaadi.

Kurdish supermarket shawarma, processed cheese pide and elegant Sudanese classics have all been big hits over the past year

28/12/2024

'I believe the criticisms of Peppa Pig — and pig-related content in culture — are not rooted in Islam.'

Yousra Samir Imran on why she lets her son watch Peppa Pig and the judgmental advice she receives.

Illustration: Andy Goodman

https://hyphenonline.com/2024/10/10/muslim-mum-lets-her-child-watch-peppa-pig/

Other Muslim mothers confess to letting their children watch Peppa Pig – but we feel judged by our community for it

27/12/2024

'Do you wash your legs?': a question raising eyebrows on social media🫣

Beneath the soap suds and scrubbing lies a trend of performative cleanliness.

✍🏽Niloufar Haidari has more.

The cleanliness trend is rooted more in a performative display of wellness rather than health or science

27/12/2024

'I now know that marriage is not the be-all and end-all of my existence'

Remona Aly reflects on 20 years of singlehood and how she learned to love the life she’s built.

Illustration: Heedayah Lockman

Our writer reflects on decades navigating community matchmaking and dating apps and learning to focus on what she has in her life already

27/12/2024

44% of UK Muslim doctors report facing regular discrimination since medical school.

A new survey by British Islamic Medical Association - BIMA reveals the ongoing challenges of Islamophobia in the NHS – from career setbacks to scrutiny and lack of religious accommodation.

Aisha Rimi reports→https://hyphenonline.com/2024/12/23/44-of-muslim-doctors-have-faced-regular-discrimination-since-medical-school/

27/12/2024

🚨Are you Hyphen's 2025 journalism fellow?

Hyphen, in partnership with the Aziz Foundation is offering a paid six-month internship for a talented British Muslim journalist.

The successful candidate will be supported by a team of media professionals from a range of backgrounds to build the skills necessary for a career in journalism.

For the full job description visit: https://hyphenonline.com/about-us/ (see 'Careers')

Deadline: 31 January 2025.

26/12/2024

Peter Sanders began as a rock’n’roll photographer.

Five decades later, his lens has explored Islamic culture worldwide, including China’s Muslim communities, in his latest book, Heaven, Earth, and the Ten Thousand Things.

M. Z. Adnan has more👇🏽

The British photographer converted to Islam in 1971 and has since dedicated his life to documenting Muslims globally

25/12/2024

From the sweet taste of summer strawberries to the rich flavours of winter's festive treats, seasonal eating connects us to nature and culture.

What seasonal foods bring you joy this time of year?

From Ramadan dates to Christmas pudding, food can encapsulate specific times of year and remind us of the circular rhythms of life

25/12/2024

Happy holidays to all our readers🎄

24/12/2024

What makes a face perfect? Symmetry and proportionality, the digital voice of a beautified hologram tells visitors to Sarah Amrani's debut solo show Terror of Beauty, on until 26 February at Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam.

✍🏾Armani Syed | 📷Sarah Amrani

The Dutch Moroccan artist's first solo show, on in Amsterdam until February, explores the particular digital scrutiny faced by Muslim women