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      Shelina Janmohamed

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      Money Cascade, an artwork by Jeff Scofield. Most of us enjoy and endure a challenging relationship with money. Courtesy of NYU Abu Dhabi
      Money matters and so does what your bank does with it

      We should give more thought to how we use our money and what institutions do with it

      OpinionJuly 12, 2017
      Commercial and creative momentum among Generation M Muslims is far outdoing a rather stagnant national security agenda.
      Generation M Muslims are flourishing

      What is most successful about their approach is that they take pride and inspiration from their faith.

      CommentJuly 06, 2017
      The remains of Grenfell Tower as seen from a neighbouring block in London. The tragedy, which claimed tens of lives, has delivered profound effects on British society. Carl Court / Getty Images
      Why are women's voices routinely ignored?

      The Grenfell tower disaster teaches the world many things, not least of which is how we view the world

      OpinionJune 30, 2017
      People observing Ramadan wait to break the day’s fast outside the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque last year. Even social media activity changes during the holy month. Christopher Pike / The National
      Even during Ramadan, scholars can harness big data

      There is a lot of information on how fasting changes behaviour. Can it be used for faith? asks Shelina Janmohamed

      OpinionMay 04, 2017
      Ava DuVernay wore a dress by Saudi Arabian designer Mohammed Ashi to this week’s Oscars. Angela Weiss / AFP
      For Muslim fashion, the personal is always political

      When Ava DuVernay wore a dress by a Saudi designer, she made a political statement, writes Shelina Janmohamed

      OpinionMarch 02, 2017
      A restaurant owner in Afghanistan holds up a bottle of Mecca Cola. Customers increasingly want to exercise the power of the money in their pockets. Photo by Reza / Getty Images
      Why brands are increasingly embracing activism

      Millennials prefer their products to reflect their social values. Companies are taking note, writes Shelina Janmohamed

      OpinionFebruary 09, 2017
      Muslim millennials are increasingly making their voices heard on the internet and social media. Halal food and suitably modest women’s fashion are among the areas of consumer growth worldwide. In Pictures Ltd / Corbis via Getty Images.
      Generation M: Muslim millennials and the rise of the inclusive digital ummah

      Generation M have embraced the internet's democratic power to bring the ummah closer while expanding diversity and lifestyle choices around the world.

      September 15, 2016
      Arab women shopping on London’s busy Oxford Street. The 2.78 million Muslims in Britain contribute £31 billion (Dh185bn) to the country’s economy. Peter Dench / Getty Images
      Islamic finance goes to The City

      In the shadow of an instantly recognisable skyline, world leaders, industry heads and global delegates gather today for the start of the 9th World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF).

      BusinessOctober 28, 2013
      Muslim shoppers say they have been attracted to the Ramadan aisle at the Tesco Extra in north London. Stephen Lock / The National.
      Foundation wants 'zakat' in the English language

      The aim of the National Zakat Foundation is to raise awareness about zakat, and educate Muslims on how to give.

      UAEJuly 24, 2013
      A little bit more like home . Eid greeting cards at the Tesco Extra supermarket in North London, which also carries the company's best wishes for Ramadan, and aisles packed with iftar favourites. Stephen Lock / The National
      More in store for British Muslims during Ramadan

      UK supermarkets are going the extra mile in their quest for Muslim customers. Well-advertised Ramadan sales with stock for many tastes in iftars are some of the means employed to make connections with the faithful. But there is still work to do.

      WorldJuly 24, 2013
      'Looking Muslim' is not an offence

      We need more people to stand up and challenge the openness in hostility to those who "look Muslim".

      The NationalJune 29, 2013
      Confusing tips on how to raise child

      Everything to do with parenthood – from separation versus attachment parenting to breast versus bottle – seems to be the subject of ongoing debate.

      The NationalMay 25, 2013
      Halal-certified makeup is made with organic, ethical and non-alcohol ingredients, and appeals to a wide base of women. Darren Staples / Reuters
      Connecting and engaging through shared values, culture and faith

      products and services are coming under increasing scrutiny for their ingredients and the manufacturing processes.

      UAEApril 04, 2013
      The horse meat scandal in Europe, and Chinese products being fraudulently labelled as halal, are concerns for experts at the conference, with some calling for Muslims to lead the way in animal welfare and hygiene. Alessandro Bianchi / Reuters
      Halal: it's not just what you eat

      Halal is not just about food - as a conference displaying Malaysia's lead in the area illustrates, it is rapidly evolving into consumer goods, pharmaceuticals and Islamic finance, with interest from the Arabian Gulf.

      UAEApril 04, 2013
      Children are the roots of our lives that give us wings

      My mummy peers and I have had university educations, worked for the largest global companies, set up our own businesses, travelled the world. But now we wish we didn't have to work, that we could just look after our babies. Is it heresy to say such things?

      The NationalAugust 20, 2011
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