Section: Society

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

Anita Mureithi
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

Romain Chauvet
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

Saman Javed

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
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
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
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
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
Still avoiding parks and shops: how Muslims feel a year on from the riots

Focus groups run by Hyphen in Rotherham reveal lingering fear a year on from the riots — but also praise for neighbours and hope for the future