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Behind the veil: British thoughts on the French burqa ban

Four British muslim women, all adopting different forms of dress, agree on one thing: a woman’s choice of clothing should not be defined by the state. Rehana Sidat, 41, was attacked two years ago by a man in the street … Continue reading

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Record numbers embrace Muslim faith

The number of Britons converting to Islam has doubled in 10 years. Why? Jerome Taylor and Sarah Morrison investigate The number of Britons choosing to become Muslims has nearly doubled in the past decade, according to one of the most … Continue reading

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