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July Issue Out Now

July Issue Out Now

With the Olympic games starting in July/Ramadan, we get personal with Mo Farah, one of Britain’s very top athletes. We talk to other Muslim Olympians about the...

Mo Farah - Going for Double Gold

Mo Farah - Going for Double Gold

He has overcome US Homeland Security, injury, and doubters, but Mo...

The Muslim Olympians

The Muslim Olympians

One of the joys of the Olympics is that athletes come from all...

A Foundation of Faith

Naushad introduced Denise to Islam, and after embarking on her own spiritual journey, became a Muslim soon...

With hardship comes ease

Hammad Aslam anticipated challenges at medical school. What he didn’t anticipate was a tree falling on his car, and...

An Organic Partnership

After realising they had a shared passion to provide ethical and sustainable meat for their religious communities,...

A Fresh Start in Ramadan

Islamic Relief is best known for providing aid in major emergencies. But this Ramadan the charity is highlighting...

Best Friends Forever

True friendship can transcend separation, change and mistakes, but the best friendship is one that helps you remember...

The Trials of Ramadan

The Trials of Ramadan

“By experiencing the absence of pleasure, we are able to experience the pleasure of...

A week in the life of Asif Iqbal

A week in the life of Asif Iqbal

Asif Iqbal MBE initially wanted to become the first deaf MP, but...

From Academia to Activism

From Academia to Activism

Abdul Momen started out as a lecturer in English Literature, but his...

Avoiding the trophy wife trap

Avoiding the trophy wife trap

With wedding season upon us, we need to have a serious discussion...

10 Questions with S.A.  Ibrahim

10 Questions with S.A. Ibrahim

S.A. Ibrahim spent the early years of his career with large...

Ramadan in the Land of the Rising Sun

Ramadan in the Land of the Rising Sun

Ramadan transcends across multiple cultures, but Islam is still very...

An Olympic Ramadan

An Olympic Ramadan

Discipline, self-control, and community—the spirit of Ramadan, and...

From Rotis to Ramparts

From Rotis to Ramparts

The little island of Sri Lanka has suffered many fates over the past...

Kaleidoscope  of Cultures

Kaleidoscope of Cultures

Earlier this year as part of the Southbank Centre’s Alchemy...

Elegance Defined

Elegance Defined

The world of abayas is ever growing, with more designers beautifully...

Cooking with Dates

Cooking with Dates

Fresh dates are an amazing source of nutrition and often a...

The Tree of Life and the Eternal Garden

The Tree of Life and the Eternal Garden

‘An interfaith art exhibition inspired by the Christian and...

Watch this face: Amr Mohamed

Watch this face: Amr Mohamed

 Amr Mohamed While some people may be freaked out by the...