Section: Society

Mariam Mahmood: Wrexham Women’s first Muslim player tells of joy and ambition

The 21-year-old attacker tells Hyphen about her career and her goals — both on and off-pitch

Zahra Onsori
‘I don’t know them — they just come’: strangers unite to defend town’s mosque

Plans to build an Islamic centre in Dalton-in-Furness have attracted the ire of Ukip leader Nick Tenconi. But neighbours are having none of it

Weronika Strzyżyńska
The annual Visit My Mosque weekend has never felt more important

On the 10th anniversary of the initiative Muslim congregations opened their doors to visitors of all faiths

Aisha Rimi

Mosque arson cost Peacehaven Muslim community its ‘safe haven’, says manager

Police are appealing for information about the attack on a mosque in East Sussex, which saw the entrance set alight after arsonists failed to get in
Afghan women medical students on their new lives in Scotland

One year ago, a group of 19 student doctors arrived in Edinburgh from Kabul. Here, they talk about their experiences and hopes for the future
Grassroots cricket clubs welcome new indoor domes — but are they out of reach?

Government says £1.5m indoor venues in Luton and Lancashire will “break down barriers”
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
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
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