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Muslim students say halal loans and accommodation can’t come quickly enough
Interest-bearing student loans and mixed-gender halls put some Muslims off uni. Alternative student finance and firms such as iLm are changing that
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Support services for Muslims in the UK
Here’s a list of faith-sensitive helplines and community resources to reach out to in times of need
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The Persian engineering system that could save European cities from extreme heat
Seville has revived the ancient qanat technique, which can reduce indoor temperatures by up to 10C
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UK Afghan groups mobilise to help relief efforts after Afghanistan quake
Mosques and charities are collecting donations to provide displaced families with food, clothing and shelter
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Mosques don’t spend enough on imams and teachers, experts warn
Report by the Ayaan Institute thinktank finds 55% of mosque staff are unpaid despite sector’s rising income and £1.5bn in assets
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Social media on agenda as young people meet Muslim Council of Britain
The largest umbrella group for British Muslims is running a town hall tour for its new secretary general Dr Wajid Akhter to meet communities across the UK
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Backed by UK Muslim charity, teen footballers from Pakistan begin British tour
Pakistan Street Child Football Team will face youth squads from Aston Villa, Luton Town, Leeds United and West Ham
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Mosques in southern England face five-figure bills to heatproof themselves
Religious buildings, many of them not originally designed to house large numbers of worshippers, are increasingly vulnerable to extreme heat
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A happy Yorkshire Day to everyone
As people across the historic county celebrate their regional pride, we look at the many contributions made by local Muslim communities
