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BBC Asian Network's Big Debate: Nomia Iqbal

29/01/2018

Nomia Iqbal

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Should charity begin at home? Some charities like Islamic Relief and National Zakat Foundation say their donors want them to spend money closer to home.

Should charity begin at home? Charities like Islamic Relief and National Zakat Foundation say their donors want them to spend money closer to home. Research shows that British Muslims gave up to £300 million in zakat each year - with more than 98% donated overseas. Then diabetic boxer Muhammed Ali calls on sports' governing body to change rules to allow those with type 1 diabetes to box as professionals. Also photographer Nik Hartley on his new short film 'Albert The Lion', which is set in a Lancashire British Asian barbershop. After that Indian journalist Sanya Dhingra talks to us about the treatment of domestic workers in India - after a photo she took went viral. The photo showed a maid sitting on the floor of a train while her employer's family and children sat on seats. And Youthquake was one of the words of 2017 but new research out today suggests the surge of young voters at the 2017 general election may not have happened.

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